IA · rules
Iowa R. Prof'l Conduct 32:3.2
Expediting litigation
A lawyer shall make reasonable efforts to expedite litigation consistent with the interests of
the client.
Comment
[1] Dilatory practices bring the administration of justice into disrepute. Although there will be
occasions when a lawyer may properly seek a postponement for personal reasons, it is not proper for
a lawyer to routinely fail to expedite litigation solely for the convenience of the advocates. Nor will
a failure to expedite be reasonable if done for the purpose of frustrating an opposing party’s attempt
to obtain rightful redress or repose. It is not a justification that similar conduct is often tolerated by
the bench and bar. The question is whether a competent lawyer acting in good faith would regard
the course of action as having some substantial purpose other than delay. Realizing financial or other
benefit from otherwise improper delay in litigation is not a legitimate interest of the client.
History
[Court Order April 20, 2005, effective July 1, 2005]
Provenance
- Source
- www.legis.iowa.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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