Sun.Oct 20, 2019

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Knowledge Base: How Tech-Competent Are You?

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Almost every state bar association ( including yours , by the way) has adopted a new comment (inspired by the American Bar Association Model rule) to Rule 1.1 respecting lawyer competence. In essence, the comment indicates that a lawyer’s competency is, in part, based on her familiarity and understanding of technology. This comment has recently been adopted, but it was probably long overdue.