Rule 3.35. Definition of limited scope representation; application of rules

(a) Definition “Limited scope representation” is a relationship between an attorney and a person seeking legal services in which they have agreed that the scope of the legal services will be limited to specific tasks that the attorney will perform for the person.

(b) Application Rules 3.35 through 3.37 apply to limited scope representation in civil cases, except in family law cases. Rule 5.425 applies to limited scope representation in family law cases.

(c) Types of limited scope representation These rules recognize two types of limited scope representation:

(1) Noticed representation

(2) Undisclosed representation

Committee Notes

(Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2016.)