Rule 1.16. Declining or Terminating Representation

Category: NH Rules of Professional Conduct Section: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

(a) Except as stated in paragraph (c), a lawyer shall not represent a client or, where representation has commenced, shall withdraw from the representation of a client if:

     (1) the representation will result in violation of the rules of professional conduct or other law;

     (2) the lawyer's physical or mental condition materially impairs the lawyer's ability to represent the client; or

     (3) the lawyer is discharged.

(b) Except as stated in paragraph (c), a lawyer may withdraw from representing a client if:

     (1) withdrawal can be accomplished without material adverse effect on the interests of the client;

     (2) the client persists in a course of action involving the lawyer's services that the lawyer reasonably believes is crimina

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