§ 776.20. Competence.
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/us/cfr/t32/s§ 776.20·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)A covered attorney shall provide competent, diligent, and prompt representation to a client. Competent representation requires the legal knowledge, skill, access to evidence, thoroughness, and expeditious preparation reasonably necessary for representation. Initial determinations as to competence of a covered USG attorney for a particular assignment shall be made by a supervising attorney before case or issue assignments; however, assigned attorneys may consult with supervisors concerning competence in a particular case.
(b)\[Reserved\]