In re Ark. R. Prof'l Conduct 1.19

Summary

The Supreme Court of Arkansas adopted Rule 1.19 governing the definition, delivery, retention, and destruction of client files, effective January 1, 2017. The rule generally follows an end-product approach, requires delivery of client-file materials upon written request without withholding them for unpaid copying costs, and establishes a five-year retention period subject to specified exceptions.