1/31/2019
In this episode of On Balance, guest host Darin Day talks with Judge Michelle Rick and attorney Kim Jones about Michigan’s rule changes for limited scope representation that aim to lessen the justice gap. They describe the new rules and give examples of how Michigan attorneys can provide these types of limited legal services to clients.
On September 20, 2017, the Michigan Supreme Court adopted rules providing clearer direction to attorneys offering limited scope representation. Limited scope representation allows attorneys to provide discrete legal services to clients as a more affordable option to traditional full-service representation. Based on the recommendation of the State Bar of Michigan 21st Century Practice Task Force, this rule proposal was created by the State Bar’s Workgroup on Unbundling and approved by the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly. The rules are effective January 1, 2018, and are available online. View an article regarding limited scope representation.
LSR Discussion Group
Join an online peer discussion and support group for limited scope practitioners, judges, those who want to learn more, or who are thinking about trying it out. It is designed to encourage open and respectful conversations, share experiences, ask questions, identify best and creative practices, collaborate with a community of like-minded professionals, and otherwise help in the successful implementation of the new rules in Michigan.
To join the discussion group, email Heather Anderson at hkanderson@michbar.org.
Practice Forms
Engagement Letter & Consent MS WORD
Task Checklist MS WORD
End of Representation Letter MS WORD
Court Forms
Notice of Limited Scope Appearance in Civil Action MS WORD
Motion for Service on Limited Scope Party MS WORD
Notice of Withdrawal MS WORD
Objection to Withdrawal MS WORD
Limited Scope Flow Charts
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Tools for Self-Represented Parties
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Practice Materials for Non-Family Civil Cases
20 Things Judicial Officers Can Do to Encourage LSR
Chicago Bar Foundation
LSR Toolkit
Pricing Toolkit for Attorneys
Massachusetts
LSR Training Video
LSR Training Manual
Free ICLE Training
Free Michigan-specific on-demand webinar now available from ICLE to support Michigan lawyers in becoming practice ready in limited scope work. More Information
Marketing Tools for Michigan Lawyers
Help the Public Find You
Two Page LSR Flier
Tri-fold Client Brochure | Printing Instructions
National Resources
American Bar Association (ABA)
ABA Unbundling Resource Center
Lawyers' Use of and Attitude Towards Unbundling—2017 Survey Results
Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System
Unbundling Legal Services
Practising Law Institute
2018 M. Sue Talia Lecture Expanding Your Practice Using Limited Scope Representation | Written Summary with Michigan Rules Explanations
2017 Webinar Limited Scope Representation: Ethical & Practical Challenges | Written Summary
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