When Client Dies During Litigation: Steps to Take and Steps to Avoid
By Janaan Hashim
Federal Civil Practice,
June 2026
While law school taught us much about rules of procedure, one thing my federal civil procedure course did not include is what to do when a client dies during the litigation process. Recently, this sad reality fell upon me in which a client unexpectedly passed away before my legal representation concluded.
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