Sentences with phrase «lacking necessary competence»

Counsel drew attention to r 2.01 (b) which required the solicitor without sufficient resources or lacking the necessary competence to cease to act, and he pointed out that it was an elementary core duty of the profession that a good standard of service should be provided for the client.

Often this extra staff is added because the primary lawyer was a bad choice, lacking necessary competence or experience.

If this is the case, then how might a lawyer avoid overreaching into areas where she lacks the necessary competence?

In some jurisdictions, physicians can be held liable for «negligent delegation» if they assign tasks to medical assistants who lack necessary competence and knowledge.