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Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.35
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Rule 3.35 Definition of limited scope representation; application of rules
Attorneys
Rule Text
(a) Definition
"Limited scope representation" is a relationship between an attorney and a person seeking legal services in which they have agreed that the scope of the legal services will be limited to specific tasks that the attorney will perform for the person.
(b) Application
Rules 3.35 through 3.37 apply to limited scope representation in civil cases, except in family law cases. Rule 5.425 applies to limited scope representation in family law cases.
(c) Types of limited scope representation
These rules recognize two types of limited scope representation:
(1) Noticed representation
(2) Undisclosed representation
Rule 3.35 amended effective January 1, 2016; adopted effective January 1, 2007.