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Problems in Legal Ethics Keyed to Schwartz, 14th Ed.
Kriegsman v. Kriegsman
Citation:
375 A.2d 1253, 150 N.J. Super. 474 (1977)Facts
In December 1975, Mary-Ann Kriegsman retained the Rose firm to represent her in a divorce action against her husband, paying an initial retainer of $1,000 plus $60 in court costs. In March 1976, she paid an additional $1,000 plus $44 for costs. The firm performed extensive work on her behalf over 3½ months, including numerous court appearances necessitated by the defendant husband’s pro se representation and uncooperative behavior. By April 1976, the firm claimed to have spent 110 hours on the case, billing $7,354.50 with approximately $242 in disbursements. Since the plaintiff was on welfare and unable to pay the additional fees, the Rose firm sought to withdraw from representation. Plaintiff opposed the application, arguing that it would be difficult for a new attorney to become familiar with the extensive case file, and noting that the firm knew her financial circumstances when they accepted her case.
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