NY · rules
N.Y. R. Prof'l Conduct 1.3
Diligence
(a) A lawyer shall act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client.
(b) A lawyer shall not neglect a legal matter entrusted to the lawyer.
(c) A lawyer shall not intentionally fail to carry out a contract of employment entered into with a client for professional services, but the lawyer may withdraw as permitted under these Rules.
Provenance
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- law.cornell.edu
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- 2026-09-17
- Edition
- 2026-09-17
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