One of the biggest headaches for "plaintiff's attorneys ", is responding to client inquiries and "requests for status". Some firms copy their clients every time a pleading is served, on correspondence, etc. Some "high-tech" firms actually have their client's file and pleadings available on-line for access by each individual client. Whatever works !
In the old days clients were updated by phone or letter. Smart practitioners always kept copies of their correspondence in their file. Nowadays, a substantial amount of communication with clients is done via email. Everybody has a cell phone and just about everybody has email.
So naturally if a client requests status from you via email, you most likely will provide a status to that particular client via email. Good practice dictates saving that email and/or printing it and placing it in your client correspondence folder.
Remember , the biggest client complaints are neglect and failure to be responsive to clients. Well this way, if Mrs. Jones says she never received a status from you on the case; you have your saved email as dispositive proof of the communication.
Always protect yourself at all times!
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