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In brief: A limited scope retainer means the provision of legal services for part, but not all, of a client’s legal matter by agreement with the client. Also known as “unbundling,” the limited retainer involves splitting the usual package of work involved in a matter into discrete tasks. The client retains the lawyer to perform only some of these tasks, and maintains responsibility for the remainder.
Code - Definition of limited scope retainers: BC Code rule 1.1-1
Code - Competence: BC Code rule 3.1-2 commentary [7.1].
Code - Quality of service: BC Code rule 3.2-1.1 and commentary.
Code - Communications: BC Code rule annotation 7.2-6.1.
For more guidance on managing the risks of a limited scope retainer, visit LIF’s page on Limited Scope Retainers Unbundling.
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