WHAT IS LIMITED SCOPE REPRESENTATION?
Limited Scope Representation (LSR) (sometimes referred to as “Unbundled Legal Services”) is a great tool for people who may be doing very well handling their case on their own, but who would also like to have the eye or ear of a skilled attorney who can help them as they work on their own case.
In LSR relationships, the attorney and client work together to decide, with clarity and in writing, who is going to handle which aspects of the client’s case. Often the attorney will only be retained for the purpose of reviewing and/or drafting documents for the client. Sometimes a client just wants to consult with the attorney on procedure or legal arguments, but still wishes to hold control over the rest of their case. Or maybe a client has handled his or her own case for several years, but now a difficult hearing is comingup, and that client only wants representation for that one hearing. The possible scenarios in which a person hires a limited scope attorney are really endless. In these cases, hiring an attorney on a limited scope basis can be a cost-effective means of obtaining legal advice and services, while continuing to maintain control over your case.
DOES THIS MEAN I HAVE AN ATTORNEY?
Most people who enter LSR relationships with an attorney remain self-represented in the eyes of the court. Unless a client is hiring an attorney for the limited scope of making one court appearance, the attorney never officially substitutes into the case as the attorney of record. What this means is that unless the limited scope agreement includes communicating with the other party and/or the court, the client is still responsible for such tasks and remains the face of his/her case. The client’s written limited scope agreement will state in detail the work your attorney will do, as well as the work that the client will remain responsible for.
WHO IS LIMITED SCOPE FOR?
LSR is great for parties who
WHO IS LIMITED SCOPE NOT FOR?
Limited Scope Representation can be a very advantageous relationship for both attorney and client. However, it is not for everyone, and not a good solution in every case. If you are wondering whether a limited scope arrangement would be a good fit for you, please contact me so that we can discuss your case, needs, and what kind of representation would work best for you.
For more about Limited Scope Representation, follow this link to the California Courts' Website.
To Contact Me and schedule a consultation, follow the "Contact" button at the top of this page.
Limited Scope Representation (LSR) (sometimes referred to as “Unbundled Legal Services”) is a great tool for people who may be doing very well handling their case on their own, but who would also like to have the eye or ear of a skilled attorney who can help them as they work on their own case.
In LSR relationships, the attorney and client work together to decide, with clarity and in writing, who is going to handle which aspects of the client’s case. Often the attorney will only be retained for the purpose of reviewing and/or drafting documents for the client. Sometimes a client just wants to consult with the attorney on procedure or legal arguments, but still wishes to hold control over the rest of their case. Or maybe a client has handled his or her own case for several years, but now a difficult hearing is comingup, and that client only wants representation for that one hearing. The possible scenarios in which a person hires a limited scope attorney are really endless. In these cases, hiring an attorney on a limited scope basis can be a cost-effective means of obtaining legal advice and services, while continuing to maintain control over your case.
DOES THIS MEAN I HAVE AN ATTORNEY?
Most people who enter LSR relationships with an attorney remain self-represented in the eyes of the court. Unless a client is hiring an attorney for the limited scope of making one court appearance, the attorney never officially substitutes into the case as the attorney of record. What this means is that unless the limited scope agreement includes communicating with the other party and/or the court, the client is still responsible for such tasks and remains the face of his/her case. The client’s written limited scope agreement will state in detail the work your attorney will do, as well as the work that the client will remain responsible for.
WHO IS LIMITED SCOPE FOR?
LSR is great for parties who
- For the most part feel comfortable representing themselves in their cases,
- But want an attorney who they can check in with on particular issues or tasks, and
- Want a cost-effective means of obtaining legal help
WHO IS LIMITED SCOPE NOT FOR?
Limited Scope Representation can be a very advantageous relationship for both attorney and client. However, it is not for everyone, and not a good solution in every case. If you are wondering whether a limited scope arrangement would be a good fit for you, please contact me so that we can discuss your case, needs, and what kind of representation would work best for you.
For more about Limited Scope Representation, follow this link to the California Courts' Website.
To Contact Me and schedule a consultation, follow the "Contact" button at the top of this page.
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