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Effective communication between you and your lawyer is essential to a strong lawyer/client relationship. This is a two-way process and requires the lawyer and client to provide each other with the information necessary to reach a satisfactory resolution of the matter.

Communication from you to your lawyer: You should be aware that failure to volunteer all relevant information, and to provide the lawyer with information when requested, may have an adverse effect on the lawyer's ability to represent you. It may also increase the lawyer's fees. Inquiries from lawyers should be addressed promptly and completely.

Communication from your lawyer to you: You have a right to be kept advised of the status of the case. You and your lawyer should discuss the most effective and efficient way for the lawyer to provide you with information. Discussion of the following topics may be helpful:

• when and how communications will take place;

• what constitutes unnecessary communications between you and the lawyer which may result in increased fees;

• what preparation you should do before meeting with or contacting the lawyer, including gathering any documents necessary and preparing a list of any questions or concerns you wish to discuss with the lawyer.