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Take advantage of ORS 9.380(2) at the conclusion of your cases. File a notice of
termination and remove yourself as attorney of record. This is especially
important in practice areas where matters could reopen or require future steps.
Family law is notorious for post-judgment activity (contempt actions,
modifications, and the like). Criminal law practitioners may or may not be
responsible for filing motions to dismiss when a one-year diversion agreement is
completed. If your agreed-upon services do not include filing the dismissal,
withdraw. ORS 9.390 makes clear you are on the hook until the notice is filed:
When an attorney is changed, or the relationship of attorney and client is
terminated, as provided in ORS 9.380, written notice of the change or
termination shall be given to the adverse party. Until the notice is given, the
adverse party is bound to recognize the former attorney.
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