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Frequently Asked Questions

I’ve been fired but the client still owes part of my fee. May I keep her file until she pays?

If keeping the file will be detrimental to the client’s interests, you may not hold the file to guarantee payment of your fee. Rule 1.16(d) and Formal Advisory Opinion 87-5 provide further guidance on this issue.

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