• In Angela's case, Ms. Frame signed a fee contract wherein she agreed to keep current on all monthly bills. Bills have been sent out monthly. Ms. Frame is now more than $6,000 delinquent on her account. We would like to withdraw from representing her but are concerned about our ethical obligations surrounding withdrawing from a client's case based solely on a failure to pay attorney fees.  memorandum detailing our legal and ethical obligations. You should discuss the following issues:
• Will we be permitted to withdraw from representing Angela due to non-payment of fees?
• What steps will need to be taken to protect her case from prejudice due to our withdrawal if we are permitted to withdraw and cease our representation?

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