Common use of Termination of Representation Clause in Contracts

Termination of Representation. The relationships by this Agreement are subject to termination as follows: 1. Counsel reserves the right to withdraw from this representation if Client breaches any provision of this Agreement or for any just reason permitted or required under the California Rules of Professional Responsibility or by custom and practice, or permitted by the general or local rules of state or federal courts. Notification of withdrawal shall be made in writing to Client. In the event of such withdrawal, Client shall promptly pay Counsel for all services rendered by Counsel, and for all other fees, charges, and expenses incurred by Counsel pursuant to Section II.C. of this Agreement prior to the date of such withdrawal or, if applicable, Counsel will return to Client any unearned retainer. 2. Any Client may terminate his representation with or without cause, and shall notify Counsel in writing of any such termination. In the event of any such termination, such Client shall promptly pay Counsel for all services rendered by Counsel and al other fees, charges, and expenses incurred pursuant to Section II.C. of this Agreement prior to the date Counsel receives notice of such termination. 3. Upon termination of this representation for any reason, by either Client or Counsel, Counsel will cooperate with the terminating Client and with any successor counsel to accommodate a smooth transition of the representation. 4. Upon termination of the representation for any reason, by Client or by Counsel, each Client requested by Counsel to do so shall immediately execute and deliver to Counsel a substitution of attorneys substituting in Counsel's place either another attorney or the Client himself in propria persona.