An attorney may be permitted to withdraw where the client refuses to pay reasonable legal fees, pursuant to Rules of Professional Conduct [22 NYCRR 1200.0] 1.16[c][5]. Additionally, an attorney may withdraw if the client fails to cooperate in the representation, or otherwise makes it unreasonably difficult for the lawyer to carry out representation effectively, pursuant to 1.16[c][7].
Applebaum v. Einstein, NY Slip Op 05437 (2d Dep't July 25, 2018)
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