You might have heard that the new Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct allow so-called "limited scope legal representation," aka "unbundling" of legal services. Meaning what? Well, veteran lawyer John Phipps gives an example in the latest General Practice, Solo & Small Firm newsletter: "For example, a client might want to hire a lawyer to present their case or defend them in a small-claims case but limit the lawyer’s role to attend the hearing and either make a court presentation or advise a client as to how to represent himself or herself during the hearing." John explains further and describes what he regards as the benefits and possibilities of unbundling in his editor's column. (Note: John speaketh for himself -- the ISBA has yet to take a position on this issue.)