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[quote=Anonymous]Client is saying that lawyer should have checked the address before serving.

It sounds like client gave his lawyer an address that was correct at the time that client gave it. The address changed about six months before service, which client flagged for lawyer (either before or after service on the old address). Lawyer served at the old address. Lawyer did not confirm the address given by client through investigation, which client feels lawyer should have done rather than simply rely on client's information.

Every professional or service provider makes errors, big and small. Lawyer should avoid charging for mistake due primarily to lack of attention or lack of diligence. There are situations where it makes sense to rely on client rather than spend client resources on investigation and there are situations where it does not. This situation could go either way. If the lawyer fully investigated the defendant well in advance when the defendant was at the old address, not checking the address again before serving months later is on the line.

Client should not pay for complaint not attached. 
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