March 16, 2023

Withdrawal from representation.

An attorney may withdraw from representing a client for good and sufficient cause. The attorney may be permitted to withdraw where the client refuses to pay reasonable legal fees. The decision to grant or deny permission for counsel to withdraw lies within the discretion of the trial court, and the court's decision will not be overturned absent a showing of an improvident exercise of discretion.

Bank of Am., N.A. v. Chadha, NY Slip Op 01173 (2d Dep't March 8, 2023)

Here is the decision.