How Long Must I Keep My Former Client’s File?


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It depends. In deciding whether to discard a client’s file, a lawyer should consider the nature of the client, the matter, and the documents. Louisiana Rule 1.15(a) provides as follows: A lawyer shall hold …

What Portions of a Lawyer’s File Must Be Surrendered to the Client?


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Your representation is over. Whether it ended through completion of the underlying matter or through your termination by the client, what portions of the file must you surrender to your client (or …