Your lawyer will expect you to:
- be on time for appointments;
- be open and honest about the facts of your case;
- respond promptly to requests for information;
- notify the lawyer of any change in your case, and any change of address or telephone number;
- ask questions;
- follow your lawyer’s advice;
- be patient and understand that legal problems require time and research; and
- pay agreed upon lawyer fees for the work performed.