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    • Rule 1.3

    | Oct. 17, 2018
    Professional Responsibility

    Oct. 17, 2018

    Rule 1.3

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    Diligence

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    (a) A lawyer shall not intentionally, repeatedly, recklessly or with gross negligence fail to act with reasonable diligence in representing a client.

    (b) For purposes of this rule, "reasonable diligence" shall mean that a lawyer acts with commitment and dedication to the interests of the client and does not neglect or disregard, or unduly delay a legal matter entrusted to the lawyer.

    Comment

    [1] This rule addresses only a lawyer's responsibility for his or her own professional diligence. See rules 5.1 and 5.3 with respect to a lawyer's disciplinary responsibility for supervising subordinate lawyers and nonlawyers.

    [2] See rule 1.1 with respect to a lawyer's duty to perform legal services with competence.

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