Limited Representation: The Ethical, Legal and Practice Issues Exposed - CHICAGO

Discover the framework, implications, and ramifications of limited representation with this informative seminar!

 

Limited representation was presented to relieve the burden on legal aid groups by having private attorneys intervene in a matter for a limited purpose, thus not binding them to represent the client for the entire case. Because limited representation can take place in many legal arenas (including   estate planning, eviction matters, foreclosures, and divorce), it is important that you understand the ethical, legal, and practice issues that can arise throughout your limited scope of representation. Topics include: how the rule began and where it stands today; alleviating stress on organizations that provide pro bono services; responsibilities to the court and opposing counsel; obligations to the client; documenting client agreements and preventing malpractice; judicial and client constraints; office management issues; and the business advantages of limited representation. Any attorney wishing to better understand the framework of limited representation, as well as the various implications and ramifications of the rule should it come to pass, will benefit from the information presented throughout this half-day seminar.

 

 

 

 

 

This comprehensive overview offers a look at limited representation – from how the rule began and similar rules around the country, to where the Illinois rule stands today.

 

This segment explores how the proposed rule can help alleviate stress on organizations that provide pro bono services by allowing private attorneys to undertake limited representation of disadvantaged clients without being involved throughout the entire case.

 

Gain a better understanding of your role as an attorney with this informative presentation. Topics include your responsibilities to both the court and opposing attorney, obligations to the client, and the various disclosures you may need to make as a limited representation counselor.

 

It is important that attorneys are aware of the potential risk management issues that can arise with limited representation. Topics include: documenting your client agreement so that it’s clear what actions you’ve agreed to undertake; preventing malpractice claims; and setting up a system for attorneys in your office who wish to provide limited representation.

 

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break (refreshments provided)

 

What is the judiciary’s view on limited representation? How do you know when representation has been completed? What notices are required at the completion of representation? Must an attorney formally withdraw from a case? These questions and more are addressed throughout this segment.

 

This presentation explores the business advantages of limited representation, including handling matters/assisting the client and using limited representation to create a core competency.

 

This panel presentation explores how the pros and cons of limited representation can be managed ethically and responsibly, and also discusses how to serve the interests of both the public and the profession.