Limited Scope Representation

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LSR is allowed in missouri by the Supreme Court of Missouri. Rule 4-1.2(c) provides, “A lawyer may limit the scope of representation if the client gives informed consent in a writing signed by the client to the essential terms of the representation and the lawyer’s limited role.”

https://www.courts.mo.gov/courts/clerkhandbooksp2rulesonly.nsf/c0c6ffa99df4993f86256ba50057dcb8/8195dff3462d90ba86256ca6005211c1?OpenDocument

For communicating with the opposition's lawyer, the limited scope representation client is regarded as unrepresented.

More at https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=42938

LSR lawyer does not sign papers. Rule 55.03(a)

If lawyer appears, it is presumed to be a general appearance unless noticed as Entry of Limited Appearance Rule 55.03(b)(3)

Pro Bono Attorneys' Deskbook info on LSR

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