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37 C.F.R. § 11.103

Diligence

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A practitioner shall act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2017–2025 · leading case: Off. of Lawyer Reg. v. Carl J. Schwedler, 2017 WI 54 (Wis. 2017).
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Off. of Lawyer Reg. v. Carl J. Schwedler, 2017 WI 54 (Wis. 2017). “These lapses constitute violations of 37 C.F.R. § 11.103 . 2. 37 C.F.R. § 11.104 (a)(3) proscribes failing to keep the client reasonably informed about the status of a matter.”
Welytok (E.D. Va. 2025). “” A16; see 37 C.F.R. § 11.103 . Finally, the ALJ found that Welytok failed to communicate accurately with her clients about fees and expenses, failed to take steps to protect her clients’ interests, engaged in fraud and deceit, and engaged in conduct that is prejudicial to the…”
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