Check that advice states reasonable alternatives to litigation
Key facts
- Human involvement
- YellowClose supervision
- How AI is used
- From the answer the tool proposes to give a client, list whether it says anything about forms of dispute resolution other than litigation. Do not add those forms.
- What the lawyer must review
- Model Rule 2.1 requires independent professional judgment and candid advice. Comment 5 says that when a matter is likely to involve litigation, it may be necessary under Rule 1.4 to inform the client of forms of dispute resolution that might constitute reasonable alternatives to litigation. The lawyer decides whether this matter is likely to involve litigation and what the answer must say.
- Written for / version
- United States versionUS
Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | Consider narrowly defined preparation support after confirming the tool’s capability and permitted scope. |
| Lawyer | Set the scope, supervise the work closely, verify every part relied on, resolve omissions and exceptions, and approve the exact output. |
Checklist
- Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
- Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.