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New rule for destruction of client files

A rule change by the Missouri Supreme Court gives attorneys permission to destroy 10-year-old client files. Prior to the adoption of subdivision (h) of Rule 4-1.15, lawyers had no guidance on the issue of how long they were required to maintain client files. The rule, which will go into effect on Jan. 1, states: "A ...

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