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V.R.Pr.C. 1.1
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Rule 1.1 Competence
Vermont Rules of Professional Conduct
Rule Text
A lawyer shall provide competent representation to a client. Competent representation requires the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation.
Amendment history: Amended June 17, 2009, eff. Sept. 1, 2009; Oct. 9, 2018, eff. Dec. 10, 2018; July 9, 2019, eff. Sept. 9, 2019.