The State Bar Association of North Dakota Fall 2015 Gavel Magazine | Page 16

It’s All About Documenting Scope
I know lawyers get tired of hearing it and
risk folk like me get tired of always having to
say it; but there is real value in documenting
scope of representation on every new matter.
Please note that I did not say with every new
client, I said with every new matter. Now, I
don’t mean to suggest that every time a call
comes in from some longstanding client that
you, as their lawyer, should shoot off a new
contract or engagement letter. By no means
do I wish to suggest that. I am suggesting,