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LARule 1.4

Client Communication Rules for Louisiana Law Firms

Louisiana attorneys must keep clients reasonably informed about case status, promptly comply with reasonable requests for information, and explain matters as necessary.

Rule 1.4 Key Requirements

  • 1Promptly inform clients of circumstances requiring consent
  • 2Reasonably consult about means to accomplish objectives
  • 3Keep clients reasonably informed about case status
  • 4Promptly comply with reasonable information requests
  • 5Explain matters for informed client decisions
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Additional Louisiana Requirements

Language Access

Louisiana has significant French-speaking Cajun populations and growing Hispanic communities. Attorneys should consider language accessibility.

Key languages: French, Spanish, and Vietnamese

Statute of Limitations

Attorneys must notify clients of applicable prescriptive periods (Louisiana's civil law equivalent of statutes of limitations). Louisiana generally has a 1-year prescriptive period for personal injury claims, known as "liberative prescription."

Louisiana-Specific Considerations

  • Civil law system unique among US states affects legal explanations
  • Hurricane and disaster-related cases require urgent client communication
  • Maritime and offshore injury cases have complex jurisdictional issues
  • New Orleans legal market has distinct client expectations

How Quilia Helps Louisiana Firms Stay Compliant

  • Automated updates maintain Rule 1.4 compliance
  • Multilingual support serves Louisiana's diverse population
  • Treatment tracking manages complex injury cases
  • Secure platform protects confidential information
  • Communication logs demonstrate ethical compliance

Louisiana Legal Resources

Louisiana State Bar Association

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Louisiana Association for Justice(LAJ)

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Frequently Asked Questions: Louisiana Attorney Communication

What are Louisiana attorney communication requirements?

Louisiana Rule 1.4 requires keeping clients reasonably informed, responding promptly to inquiries, and explaining matters for informed decisions.

How does Louisiana's civil law system affect communication?

Attorneys must explain Louisiana's unique legal system to clients unfamiliar with civil law procedures and terminology.

What are penalties for communication failures in Louisiana?

The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board can impose sanctions from admonition to disbarment.

How do Louisiana attorneys handle hurricane cases?

Disaster cases require rapid, clear communication as clients deal with multiple insurance and legal matters simultaneously.

Does Louisiana have language access considerations?

Louisiana has French-speaking Cajun populations and growing Hispanic communities that may benefit from multilingual services.

How does Quilia help Louisiana firms?

Quilia provides automated updates, multilingual support, and secure communication for Louisiana's diverse client needs.

What communication issues lead to Louisiana complaints?

Common complaints include failure to return calls, inadequate case updates, and not explaining Louisiana's unique legal procedures.

How should Louisiana PI attorneys communicate?

Personal injury attorneys should provide regular updates and clearly explain Louisiana's specific procedural requirements.

Legal Terms Every Louisiana Attorney Should Know

Clear communication requires understanding these fundamental concepts. Click any term to learn more.

NegligenceDamagesStatute of LimitationsLiabilitySettlementContingency FeeDiscoveryDuty of Care
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Last updated: January 24, 2026
Reviewed by: Quilia Legal Compliance Team
Primary Source: Louisiana State Bar Association

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