Colo. Lic. Paraprofe. R. Profe. Cond. 1.1

As amended through Rule Change 2024(18), effective October 2, 2024

Rule 1.1 - Competence

An LLP shall provide competent representation to a client. Competent representation requires the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation reasonably necessary to:

(a) perform the contracted services; and

(b) determine when the matter should be referred to a lawyer.

Colo. Lic. Paraprofe. R. Profe. Cond. 1.1

Amended and Adopted by the Court, En Banc, April 13, 2023, effective 7/1/2023.

COMMENT

[1] An LLP is authorized to practice law only to the extent permitted by C.R.C.P. 207.1. An LLP also has an independent ethical obligation to provide competent representation to a client as to matters within an LLP's scope of authority to practice. In determining whether an LLP employs the requisite knowledge and skill in a particular matter, relevant factors include the relative complexity and specialized nature of the matter, the LLP's general experience, the LLP's training and experience, and the preparation and study the LLP is able to give the matter.