Solicitors are reminded that files notes are a fundamental part of ethical and competent legal practice.
The Queensland Law Society has published Guidance Statement No 40 – File Notes for the use and benefit of practitioners.
The guidance statement is concerned with the ethical considerations and repercussions in failing to take, keep and record detailed, accurate and contemporaneous notes.
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