Opinion
17-CV-6305
06-14-2023
Lopez v. Annucci et al.,
JOHN LOPEZ PRO SE LITIGANT LAURIE VAHEY, ESQ. PRO BONO ATTORNEY
JOHN LOPEZ PRO SE LITIGANT
LAURIE VAHEY, ESQ. PRO BONO ATTORNEY
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
PRO BONO PROGRAM THE ATTORNEY IS AFFILIATED WITH (VLP OR JUSTCAUSE):
Just Cause, formerly Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County, Inc.
SCOPE OF PRO BONO ASSIGNMENT:
This is a full-scope pro bono appointment. (See ECF No. 83).
I, the undersigned, understand and agree that:
1. The pro bono attorney assigned to represent me will provide pro bono representation in affiliation with Just Cause, formerly Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County, Inc. (hereinafter described as the ‘"Pro Bono Program”).
2. The Pro Bono Program's role is to provide support to the attorney in various ways including, but not limited to, opening an attomey/client case file for the attorney.
3. The Pro Bono Program does not represent me and will not provide me with any direct services.
4. The Pro Bono Program will treat any information obtained about me as confidential in accordance with Rule 1.6 of the New York State Rules of Professional Conduct.
5. The representation I receive from the pro bono attorney requires my cooperation with the Pro Bono Program and with the pro bono attorney.
6. The pro bono attorney must periodically update the Pro Bono Program regarding the procedural status of this case, in order to receive the benefits and protections afforded to other volunteers of the Pro Bono Program.
7. The Pro Bono Program's involvement shall terminate upon conclusion of the pro bono attorney s assignment (whether by completing the assignment or being removed by the Court). Alternatively, the Pro Bono Program may also ask the Court to terminate its involvement at any time, for good cause.
8. The pro bono attorney and/or the Pro Bono Program may ask the Court to withdraw from the pro bono assignment, if my income or resources exceed the eligibility guidelines. Such an application will be made pursuant to the New York Rules of Professional Conduct and applicable law.
9. The pro bono attorney shall, in consultation with me, determine what professional steps are appropriate to represent me.
10. The pro bono attorney has the right to seek and retain attorney fees and statutory costs from the opposing party, providing that my legal interests are not prejudiced by the same.
11. Should I decide to file an appeal after the conclusion of the representation, neither the pro bono attorney nor the Pro Bono Program must represent me.
12. Neither the pro bono attorney nor the Pro Bono Program is obliged to represent me in any related or unrelated proceedings or matters, outside of the scope this assignment (see “Scope of Pro Bono Assignment” detailed above).
By signing below, I agree to all of the terms and conditions listed above (1-12).