Is it required for an attorney to call their client before going to trial?
Is it required for an attorney to call their client before going to trial? Tim Cella Former Paralegal at Ascent Law (2018–2021) An attorney I am not. But I’ve worked with attorneys for years. This might be a loaded question. The answer is maybe because more facts are needed for me to give a really good response. My first thought was yes, (of course) it is generally required for an attorney to call their client before trial. But then I thought about it and there are more ways to communicate than just a phone call. Some lawyers meet with their clients for hours in person prior to trial and never call their client. If you’re asking either communication prior to trial is necessary, the answer is absolute. A lawyer must communicate with their client before going to trial. In fact, attorneys have a professional responsibility to keep their clients informed about the progress of their case and to involve them in key decisions that may affect the outcome...