List the papers in issue without deciding that a lien holds them
Key facts
- Human involvement
- YellowClose supervision
- How AI is used
- List each document the request calls essential to a current proceeding, and whether the file says the representation has ended. Do not say a lien is effective and do not send the file.
- What the lawyer must review
- You decide what is delivered. Model Rule 1.16(d) says that upon termination the lawyer shall take reasonably practicable steps to protect the client's interests, including surrendering papers and property to which the client is entitled. The same paragraph says the lawyer may retain papers relating to the client to the extent permitted by other law. No statute on retaining liens, and no rule that papers essential to a proceeding must be released, was opened. Do not say a lien holds. The comments to Rule 1.16 were not opened. Model Rule 1.4(a)(4) requires prompt compliance with reasonable requests for information. Formal Opinion 512 applies before the file is sorted by a tool. You decide entitlement.
- 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
- Review operative clauses in the complete document, including definitions, cross-references, schedules and inconsistencies with the instructions.
- Verify the applicable jurisdiction and the version of each relevant law, rule or instrument in force at the material time.
- 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.