A client asks her attorney to pursue an appeal that the attorney believes is frivolous. The client insists. Under the duty of diligence and related rules, what should the attorney do?
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A
File the appeal immediately because the client controls the objectives of representation
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B
Explain the assessment to the client and, if still directed to proceed, withdraw if the appeal is truly frivolous
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C
Proceed with the appeal since the duty of diligence requires zealous pursuit of all client goals
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D
Secretly file a motion to dismiss the appeal to protect the court system