A lawyer shall make reasonable efforts to expedite litigation consistent with the interests of the client and shall treat with courtesy and consideration all persons involved in the legal process.

Comment to RPC 3.2

As recommended by the Debevoise Committee, the Court has adopted ABA Model Rule 3.2, which places with the attorney an affirmative obligation to make a reasonable effort to expedite the client's litigation. The Court has, however, added to the rule a portion of former DR 7-101(A)(1) requiring attorneys to exercise "courtesy and consideration" to everyone involved in the legal process.

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