Limited scope representation allows attorneys to provide discrete legal services to clients as a more affordable option to traditional full-service representation.

Judge Michelle Rick and attorney Kim Jones discuss Michigan's rule changes for limited scope representation. Specific examples of how Michigan attorneys can provide limited scope legal services to clients are provided.

Michigan Supreme Court, on September 20, 2017, 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.

Michigan Resources

Michigan Supreme Court Order effective January 1, 2018
New LSR Rules Benefit Underemployed Attorneys & Overburdened Courts

Tools for Self-Represented Parties

Limited Scope Representation for Clients
Michigan Legal Help
Limited Scope Flow Chart for Clients

National Resources

American Bar Association
  ABA Unbundling Resource Center
  Lawyers' Use of and Attitude Towards Unbundling—2017 Survey Results
IAALS Unbundling Legal Services
Practising Law Institute
  2018 Sue Talia Lecture Expand Your Practice Using LSR | Summary with Michigan Rules Explanations
  2017 Webinar LSR: Ethical & Practical Challenges | Summary
Self-Represented Litigation Network

State & City Resources

California

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

Limited Scope Tool Kit

Practice Forms
Engagement Letter & Consent WORD
Task Checklist WORD
End of Representation Letter WORD

Court Forms
Notice of Limited Scope Appearance in Civil Action WORD
Motion for Service on Limited Scope Party WORD
Notice of Withdrawal WORD
Objection to Withdrawal WORD

Limited Scope Flow Chart for Attorneys

Marketing Tools

Help the Public
Two Page LSR Flier
Tri-fold Client Brochure | Printing Instructions

Free ICLE Limited Scope Training
on-demand webinar
Becoming practice ready in limited scope work. More Information

JOIN the Limited Scope Representation
Discussion Group

To join the discussion group, email Jennifer Hatter at jhatter@michbar.org.

Be part of the 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. The group features

- open and respectful conversations
- share experiences
- a place to ask questions
- identify best and creative practices
- collaborate with a community of like-minded professionals

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