are needed to defend the same person again in the future?
2007-08-24 04:28:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
State rules vary, and local customs vary. It also depends on the kind of case, since some cases, like messy divorces, are likely to require future legal services.
Many lawyers do not throw anything away.
2007-08-24 04:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by thylawyer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are required to by federal law. The exact amount of time depends upon the type of case it was (e.g., criminal, personal injury, etc.) and the outcome of the case.
It also depends upon the state the law firm is located in and whether they have good record keeping practices.
2007-08-24 11:55:41 · answer #2 · answered by Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes in most cases they keep records for up to 10 years.
depending on the lawyer they might put it to cold storage.
or scan the files to be stored on cd or dvd.
2007-08-24 11:36:17 · answer #3 · answered by Jeff L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each state law is diff. in massachusetts, lawyers are required to keep old files for 7 years. most states have a minimum number of years for which they require lawyers to keep their files. i would check with your states professional rules of conduct for lawyers.
2007-08-24 12:01:58 · answer #4 · answered by lawgirl01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋