One of the fascinating things I have found about dealing with clients is that it is EXTREMELY important to them that they be kept informed about all of the subtle nuances of their cases.  It’s not really a surprise because everyone’s case is uniquely personal to them so I can understand why they are so passionate about their case.  What I DON’T understand is WHY the clients disappear?? Ok, I’m not talking about an alien conspiracy here.  The fact is that LIFE doesn’t stop just because you have a law suit pending or a case being worked on by your attorney.  Your bills have to be paid.  You still have to make it through the day.  I understand ALL of those things.  The thing that gets wild is people don’t understand how important it is for your attorney to know if you are planning to leave the city, the county, and uuuuuh DUH, the STATE!!! Now, I’m not saying that you can’t move but clearly in some cases, your moving is going to have some impact on your case.   In some events, it may even be detrimental.  So trying to whine or scheme or be slick may not get you out of the simple fact that you DISAPPEARED and didn’t tell anyone.  What’s even WORSE is if your attorney is standing before a judge trying to explain where you are and even THEY don’t know!!  Let me be the first to tell you, that is NOT sexy!!! Listen, I am not saying that your attorney is your boss, or your carekeeper, or your mom, or your dad.  Just remember, your attorney has to be able to account for your whereabouts if the need arises for you to appear.   Even if the need doesn’t arise, you want to at least be able to give your attorney the opportunity to explain to you the ramifications of you moving should you decide to move.  You want to be kept informed.  Your attorney wants to be kept informed as well.