Competence: Why You Were Hired in the First Place

Practical Litigator, Vol. 16, No. 5, 2008

6 Pages Posted: 10 Jul 2008 Last revised: 11 May 2012

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Lawrence J. Fox

Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Susan R. Martyn

University of Toledo - College of Law

Date Written: September 5

Abstract

Lawyers are under greater scrutiny than ever. Be sure to follow the rules, and run a risk-conscious practice.

Fiduciary obligations of competence and communication require lawyers to provide information and provide reasonable competence and diligence. Lawyers don't have to be perfect, but they must know relevant law and facts, possess the requisite skill to use this information and take time to prepare diligently for the matter.

Keywords: Reasonable Care, Scope of Representation, Obedience, Diligence, Common Knowledge, Obvious Errors, Communication, Disclosing Errors

Suggested Citation

Fox, Lawrence J. and Martyn, Susan R., Competence: Why You Were Hired in the First Place (September 5). Practical Litigator, Vol. 16, No. 5, 2008, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1157977

Lawrence J. Fox

Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP ( email )

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Susan R. Martyn (Contact Author)

University of Toledo - College of Law ( email )

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