N.M. R. Gov. Paral. Serv. 20-106

As amended through August 23, 2024

Rule 20-106 - Client communications

A lawyer will maintain active personal communication with the client.

N.M. R. Gov. Paral. Serv. 20-106

Approved, effective September 1, 1981; as amended effective January 30, 2004.

Committee commentary. - Maintaining active personal communication with the client does not preclude a paralegal from meeting with or talking to the client, nor does it mandate regular and frequent meetings between the lawyer and client.

ANNOTATIONS

The 2004 amendment, effective January 30, 2004, substituted" paralegal " for "legal assistant" in the committee commentary.