What does it mean for a lawyer’s representation to be deemed 'unreasonably difficult' by the client?

When a lawyer's representation is deemed 'unreasonably difficult' by the client, it typically indicates a situation where the client is persistently resisting or disagreeing with the legal advice provided. This persistent resistance can create significant challenges for the attorney in effectively performing their duties and fulfilling their professional responsibilities.

The dynamics of legal representation require a collaborative relationship built on trust and open communication. If a client continually disregards the lawyer's professional advice without providing reasonable justification, it complicates the representation. This resistance not only makes it harder for the lawyer to guide the client toward a successful outcome but may also jeopardize the effectiveness of the legal strategy.

In contrast, while unavailability for meetings, issues with payment, or frequent changes in legal strategy can create difficulties in representation, they do not necessarily rise to the level of rendering representation 'unreasonably difficult.' These factors might be issues in the attorney-client relationship but do not inherently imply that the client’s actions are obstructing the lawyer's ability to provide adequate representation to the extent that it would warrant the characterization of 'unreasonably difficult.'