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           Section 1210.1 of the Joint Rules of the Appellate Division
                                           (22 NYCRR §1210.1)

You are entitled to be treated with courtesy and consideration at all
times by your lawyer and the other lawyers and personnel in your
lawyer's office.

You are entitled to an attorney capable of handling your legal matter
competently and diligently, in accordance with the highest standards
of the profession. If you are not satisfied with how your matter is
being handled, you have the right to withdraw from the
attorney-client relationship at any time (court approval may be
required in some matters and your attorney may have a claim against
you for the value of services rendered to you up to the point of
discharge).

You are entitled to your lawyer's independent professional judgment
and undivided loyalty uncompromised by conflicts of interest.

You are entitled to be charged a reasonable fee and to have your
lawyer explain at the outset how the fee will be computed and the
manner and frequency of billing. You are entitled to request and
receive a written itemized bill from your attorney at reasonable
intervals. You may refuse to enter into any fee arrangement that you
find unsatisfactory. In the event of a fee dispute, you may have the
right to seek arbitration; your attorney will provide you with the
necessary information regarding arbitration in the event of a fee
dispute, or upon your request.

You are entitled to have your questions and concerns addressed in a
prompt manner and to have your telephone calls returned promptly.

You are entitled to be kept informed as to the status of your matter
and to request and receive copies of papers. You are entitled to
sufficient information to allow you to participate meaningfully in the
development of your matter.

You are entitled to have your legitimate objectives respected by your
attorney, including whether or not to settle your matter (court
approval of a settlement is required in some matters).

You have the right to privacy in your dealings with your lawyer and
to have your secrets and confidences preserved to the extent
permitted by law.

You are entitled to have your attorney conduct himself or herself
ethically in accordance with the Code of Professional Responsibility.

You may not be refused representation on the basis of race, creed,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or
disability.

Reciprocal trust, courtesy and respect are the hallmarks of the
attorney-client relationship. Within that relationship, the client looks
to the attorney for expertise, education, sound judgment, protection,
advocacy and representation. These expectations can be achieved only
if the client fulfills the following responsibilities:

                    Statement of Client's Responsibilities

The client is expected to treat the lawyer and the lawyer's staff with
courtesy and consideration.

The client's relationship with the lawyer must be one of complete
candor and the lawyer must be apprised of all facts or circumstances
of the matter being handled by the lawyer even if the client believes
that those facts may be detrimental to the client's cause or
unflattering to the client.

The client must honor the fee arrangement as agreed to with the
lawyer, in accordance with law.

All bills for services rendered which are tendered to the client
pursuant to the agreed upon fee arrangement should be paid
promptly.

The client may withdraw from the attorney-client relationship,
subject to financial commitments under the agreed to fee
arrangement, and, in certain circumstances, subject to court approval.

Although the client should expect that his or her correspondence,
telephone calls and other communications will be answered within a
reasonable time frame, the client should recognize that the lawyer
has other clients equally demanding of the lawyer's time and
attention.

The client should maintain contact with the lawyer, promptly notify
the lawyer of any change in telephone number or address and
respond promptly to a request by the lawyer for information and
cooperation.

The client must realize that the lawyer need respect only legitimate
objectives of the client and that the lawyer will not advocate or
propose positions which are unprofessional or contrary to law or the
Lawyer's Code of Professional Responsibility.

The lawyer may be unable to accept a case if the lawyer has previous
professional commitments which will result in inadequate time being
available for the proper representation of a new client.

A lawyer is under no obligation to accept a client if the lawyer
determines that the cause of the client is without merit, a conflict of
interest would exist or that a suitable working relationship with the
client is not likely.