It can be a valuable risk management tool for lawyers to take some autonomy to confirm the scope of the representation. If the lawyer and client have different understandings on scope, the client may ...

In civil cases, where counsel is not guaranteed and litigants often cannot afford a full-scope attorney, commentators, bar associations, and courts have recognized the value of limited-scope ...

Limited scope representation (also referred to as "unbundled legal services") allows attorneys to work with clients in a limited capacity, from representing a client for a hearing on a specific claim ...