ABA-476
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| Lawyers seeking to withdraw as counsel of record because they are not being paid must "err on the side of non-disclosure" of their grounds for seeking withdrawal. Courts "have differed widely" as to information they require before considering such a withdrawal motion, and should work with lawyers to minimize the required disclosure. Lawyers "could": (1) seek withdrawal without disclosing any client confidences; (2) if unsuccessful, respond to courts' insistence for some additional information by requesting an in camera or under seal process; and (3) publicly disclose client confidences only if the court orders such disclosure. |