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Colo. LLP RPC 1.16
Declining or Terminating Representation
(a) Except as stated in paragraph (c), an LLP 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 these Rules or other law;
(2) the LLP’s physical or mental condition materially impairs the LLP’s ability to
represent the client; or
(3) the LLP is discharged.
(b) Except as stated in paragraph (c), an LLP 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 LLP’s services that the LLP
reasonably believes is criminal or fraudulent;
(3) the client has used the LLP’s services to perpetrate a crime or fraud;
(4) the client insists upon taking action that the LLP considers repugnant or with which
the LLP has a fundamental disagreement;
(5) the client fails substantially to fulfill an obligation to the LLP regarding the LLP’s
services and has been given reasonable warning that the LLP will withdraw unless the
obligation is fulfilled;
(6) the representation will result in an unreasonable financial burden on the LLP or has
been rendered unreasonably difficult by the client; or
(7) other good cause for withdrawal exists.
(c) An LLP must comply with applicable law requiring notice to or permission of a
tribunal when terminating a representation. When ordered to do so by a tribunal, an LLP
shall continue representation notwithstanding good cause for terminating the representation.
(d) Upon termination of representation, an LLP shall take steps to the extent reasonably practicable to protect a client’s interests, such as giving reasonable notice to the client,
allowing time for employment of other counsel, surrendering papers and property to which
the client is entitled and refunding any advance payment of fee or expense that has not
been earned or incurred. The LLP may retain papers relating to the client to the extent
permitted by other law.
History
Source: Entire appendix adopted April 13, 2023, effective July 1, 2023 (Rule Change 2023(08)).
Provenance
- Source
- content.leg.colorado.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-15
- Content hash
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