Ethical rules require lawyers to accept any case and client who can pay the fee.

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This statement is false. While lawyers have a duty to provide representation to those in need, they are not obligated to accept any case or client who can pay the fee. Lawyers have professional and ethical duties to avoid representing clients whose interests conflict with those of other clients or themselves, and they must withdraw from representation if the client intends to pursue an unlawful or unethical course of action.

Ethical Rules Require Lawyers to Accept Any Case and Client