We at Barr, Murman & Tonelli believe that our clients are entitled to zealous
representation and effective counsel and that our clients have the following rights:
1. The
right to the lawyer’s best efforts on the client’s behalf.
2. The
right to be treated with respect and courtesy by all Barr, Murman & Tonelli
personnel.
3. The
right to have objectives defined before representation begins.
4. The
right to have an assessment of what can realistically be achieved and a specific
time frame to be expected.
5. The
right to be part of the trial team, including the right to ask questions and make
suggestions regarding strategy.
6. The
right to know and consider alternative methods of dispute resolution, such as mediation
and arbitration.
7. The
right to know the attorney who will be handling the client’s matter and the right
to select the attorney.
8. The
right to be advised of the status of the client’s work and to obtain copies of all
pertinent documents.
9. The
right to an estimate of legal fees and costs during any stage of the representation.
10.The right to a detailed accounting of time spent by
the attorneys and the costs expended on the client’s behalf.
11.The right to a detailed accounting of money held in
trust by the firm.
12.The right to have telephone calls returned and letters
responded to promptly.