Reasonable Diligence

Reasonable Diligence

Introduction

Reasonable diligence is an alternate term for due diligence. It means the care and attention that is expected from and is ordinarily exercised by a reasonable and prudent person under the circumstance. A lawyer shall act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client.

Analysis

A lawyer should pursue a matter on behalf of a client despite opposition, obstruction, or personal inconvenience to the lawyer and take whatever lawful and ethical measures are required to vindicate a client's cause or endeavor. A lawyer must also act with commitment and dedication to the interests of the client and with ...