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RULE 1.3 Diligence

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jillaport

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What is the name of your state? Illinois


In reading the code of conduct for attroney's in Illinois it states RULE 1.3 Diligence

A lawyer shall act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client.

Adopted February 8, 1990; effective August 1, 1990.

What is considered reasonable dilgence and promptness. What is the time frame don't they have to inform their client of what i happening to them
 


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Boxcarbill

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jillaport said:
What is the name of your state? Illinois


In reading the code of conduct for attroney's in Illinois it states RULE 1.3 Diligence

A lawyer shall act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client.

Adopted February 8, 1990; effective August 1, 1990.

What is considered reasonable dilgence and promptness. What is the time frame don't they have to inform their client of what i happening to them
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Reasonable diligence is a fact question. It is decided on a case by case basis. Many factors determine "reasonable diligence" and "promptness."
 
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