Schwartz v. Jones

The relationship between client and lawyer is such that the client may discharge the attorney at any time with or without cause, while the lawyer, may withdraw only for good reason. Where the attorney is discharged for cause or withdraws without reason, he forfeits his fee. The converse is also true, however, that he is entitled to be paid when discharged without cause or he withdraws with sufficient reason (Suffolk Roadways v. Minuse, 56 Misc 2d 6, 7). Awkward circumstances have arisen between the parties plaintiff (husband and wife) which are not of the attorney’s making and it prompts one…