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PREAMBLE TO LIMITED PRACTICE OFFICER RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Rule LPORPC 1.2 - DILIGENCE

Wash. Admi. And. Prac. R. LPORPC 1.2

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Rule LPORPC 1.2 - DILIGENCE

An LPO must act with reasonable diligence and promptness in the performance of their duties, including the timely preparation of documents required to meet the closing date specified by the clients.

Wash. Admi. And. Prac. R. LPORPC 1.2

Comment

Lack of diligence is a professional defect. An LPO's work load must be controlled so that each transaction can be handled competently. However, timely action under this rule should be measured by circumstances under the LPO's control (as distinguished from unreasonable timing demands imposed by employer work load, the parties or the terms of the transaction). Unless the client relationship is terminated as provided in Rule 1.6, an LPO should carry through to conclusion all matters undertaken for a client. See also Rule 1.3, Communication with Clients, infra.