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Law Practice

Aug. 8, 2001

The Calling Game

For the past several years, some courts have allowed attorneys to participate in law and motion proceedings, status conferences and other hearings by telephone. Because an attorney has a duty to the client to perform his or her work in a cost-effective manner, the attorney always should consider conducting the proceeding by telephone, if the court permits it, after considering the advantages and disadvantages.

        By Michael Leight
        
        For the past several years, some courts have allowed attorneys to participate in law and motion proceedings, status conferences and other hearings by telephone. Because an attorney has a duty to the client to perform his or her work in a cost-effective manner, the attorney always should consider...

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