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Limited Scope Representation: “Unbundling” of Legal Services

07 Friday Mar 2014

Posted by Regina Wexler in Divorce, Regina M. Wexler

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Appearance, Attorney, Attorney Fees, Connecticut, Divorce, Engagement Letter, File a Notice, Limited Scope Represenation, Open Court, Regina M. Wexler Esq., Rules of Practice, Self-Representation

Regina Wexler - Limited Scope Representation: "Unbundling" of Legal ServicesAs of October 1, 2013, the State of Connecticut has launched a pilot program in the family courts to determine whether hiring an attorney on a limited basis is feasible (e.g., for custody or alimony hearings, depositions and/or settlement conferences).

Limited scope representation is defined by the state as a situation where an attorney represents or assists a party with part, but not all, of his or her legal matter. The party and the attorney are required to execute an engagement letter pinpointing which aspects of the case the attorney will and will not handle.

I believe the goal of limited scope representation to be three-fold: Continue reading →

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What Not To Wear In Court

17 Tuesday Dec 2013

Posted by Regina Wexler in Court, Regina M. Wexler

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Appropriate, Attorney, Court, Courtroom Attire, Defendant, Dress Code, Judge, Lawyer, Litigant, Plaintiff, Robes

Bad at heart knife and banner tattoo illustrationRecent unfortunate observations in our local courthouses mandate that I devote a few blogs to court etiquette.  In the “old days” (I’ve been an attorney for 26 years, so I’ve earned the right to reminisce), I would advise clients to dress for court appearances like they would dress for church. Well, evidently many of my clients belonged to some pretty darned wild churches!  Now, I try to be more specific, and every week, some new surprising outfit makes me add to this list. This unisex list applies to litigants, witnesses, and attorneys (you know who you are!):

  1. No cleavage

  2. No yoga pants

  3. No visible tattoos Continue reading →

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