Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
May 10, 2019
Attorney work product protection for client file materials
Most attorneys are aware of the obligation to return a client’s “file” upon request following the termination of a representation. However, while this may seem like a relatively straightforward task, attorneys often find that there are a number of gray areas in determining what exactly is included in the file, even in jurisdictions that have rules addressing the issue.
Most attorneys are aware of the obligation to return a client's "file" upon request following the termination of a representation. However, while this may seem like a relatively straightforward task, attorneys often find that there are a number of gray areas in determining what exactly is included in the file, even in jurisdictions that have rules addressing the issue. This is especially true with the rise of electronic communications and documents, which has expanded...
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