by Kevin Bank | Mar 7, 2025 | Publications
By Kevin Bank Most lawyers know that when a representation ends for any reason, they need to provide the client with their file if the client requests it. This obligation comes from Model Rule 1.16(d) which has been adopted in some form by all of the states. The rule...
by Kevin Bank | Feb 10, 2022 | Publications
By Kevin Bank, AILA Ethics Committee Member1 Introduction In 1988, to address the rising number of ineffective assistance of counsel motions where “essential information” was lacking to evaluate the claim, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued the Lozada...
by Kevin Bank | Mar 22, 2021 | Publications
By Kevin Bank, AILA Ethics Committee Member1 Introduction In 1988, to address the rising number of ineffective assistance of counsel motions where “essential information” was lacking to evaluate the claim, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued the Lozada...
by Kevin Bank | Dec 24, 2018 | Publications
Amendments For a New Era By: Kevin Bank and Emily Cooper In June 2016, the Washington Supreme Court adopted significant amendments to the Admission and Practice Rules (APRs) relating to character and fitness proceedings.1 The amendments were recommended for adoption...
by Kevin Bank | Dec 3, 2018 | Publications
Are There Limits to What You Can Reveal When Defending Yourself? By: Kevin Bank and Francesca D’Angelo In both criminal and immigration proceedings, clients can seek to reopen or vacate prior court or administrative decisions based on a claim of ineffective assistance...
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