14 Oct 2020

NYSBA Ethics Opinion 1203 (Oct. 8, 2020)

NYSBA Ethics Opinion 1203 (Oct. 8, 2020)

"An attorney may withdraw from representation, with the permission of the Immigration Court, based on fear of contracting COVID-19 as a result of in-person appearances in the proceeding, where such fear renders it difficult for the attorney to carry out the representation effectively."