Section 2 - Continuances and Extensions of TimeConsistent with existing law and court orders, a lawyer should agree to reasonable requests for extensions of time when the legitimate interests of the lawyer's client will not be adversely affected.
Specifically, a lawyer who manifests professional courtesy and civility:
(a) Agrees to reasonable requests for extensions of time or continuances without requiring motions or other formalities.(b) Considers any reasonable request for extensions of time in light of the need for prompt resolution of matters, the consideration that should be extended to an opponent's professional and personal schedule, the opponent's willingness to grant reciprocal extensions, the time actually needed for the task, and whether it is likely a court would grant the extension if asked to do so.(c) Does not engage in the strategy of not agreeing to reasonable requests for time extensions simply to appear "tough."(d) Does not seek extensions or continuances for the purpose of harassment or extending litigation.(e) Does not condition agreement to an extension on terms that alter the rights of the parties in the litigation, such as the right to move against a complaint. (f) Agrees to reasonable requests for extensions of time when new counsel is substituted in for prior counsel.Amended effective 10/4/2004; amended September 7, 2017, effective 1/1/2018; amended August 22, 2023, effective 1/1/2024.