Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York
what responsibilities are imposed upon legal professionals with respect to legal research? What circumstances is a legal professional obligated under any of the ethicle codes? Would the falure to perform research be a violation of any of those ethicle rules or codes?
2 Answers from Attorneys
The first two questions are too broad to be answered directly. Generally, under the New York Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.1.(a). A lawyer should provide competent representation to a client. Competent representation requires the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation.
The failure to perform proper research would be, under certain circumstances, negligence.
Too broad a question. Please tailor so a proper response may be given.
Mike.
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