On 6/1/05, Bil Kellermann <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> In California and possibly other jurisdictions, the case file is
> ultimately the property of the client.  In my old firm, we retained the
> file for a specific period and then turned it over to the client,
> keeping relevant copies of material that we deemed necessary to retain.

The original question dealt with case files that belonged to a
university and not case files held by a law firm. Two different
creatures in my mind. and two different retention questions.

Peterk

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