Purpose. Nebraska attorneys who represent clients drawn from the public, whether sole practitioners or practicing in a law firm or other organization, must take steps to prepare their practice for their own disability, death, disbarment, or other inability to practice law before the need arises. Failure to prevent neglect of client matters due to death or disability may violate Neb. Ct. R. Prof. Cond. § 3-501.3. Diligence. See Comment [5]. 

   These rules set forth requirements so that client interests may be properly protected and, if required, there exists a plan for orderly wind-up of a firm’s business.

§ 3-1101 adopted January 15, 2025, effective November 1, 2025.