New Jersey Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct

Comment - Rule 1.3

As recommended by the Debevoise Committee, the Court adopts ABA Model Rule 1.3, requiring an attorney to act with promptness and diligence in representing a client. Within the limits of professional discretion, the lawyer "should act with commitment and dedication to the interests of the client and with zeal in advocacy upon the client's behalf" (ABA Comment).