# N.H. R. Prof. Conduct 3.2: Rule 3.2. Expediting Litigation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_PROFCOND_ADVOCATE_R3_2

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. R. Prof. Conduct 3.2
- **Heading:** Rule 3.2. Expediting Litigation
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New Hampshire Court Rules / New Hampshire Rules of Professional Conduct / ADVOCATE / N.H. R. Prof. Conduct 3.2

## Text

A lawyer shall make reasonable efforts to expedite litigation consistent with the interests of the client.
2004 ABA Model Rule Comment
RULE 3.2 EXPEDITING LITIGATION
[1] Dilatory practices bring the administration of justice into disrepute. Although there will be occasions when a lawyer may properly seek a postponement for personal reasons, it is not proper for a lawyer to routinely fail to expedite litigation solely for the convenience of the advocates. Nor will a failure to expedite be reasonable if done for the purpose of frustrating an opposing party's attempt to obtain rightful redress or repose. It is not a justification that similar conduct is often tolerated by the bench and bar. The question is whether a competent lawyer acting in good faith would regard the course of action as having some substantial purpose other than delay. Realizing financial or other benefit from otherwise improper delay in litigation is not a legitimate interest of the client.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. R. Prof. Conduct 3.1 Rule 3.1. Meritorious Claims and Contentions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_PROFCOND_ADVOCATE_R3_1.md)
- [N.H. R. Prof. Conduct 3.2 Rule 3.2. Expediting Litigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_PROFCOND_ADVOCATE_R3_2.md)
- [N.H. R. Prof. Conduct 3.3 Rule 3.3. Candor Toward the Tribunal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_PROFCOND_ADVOCATE_R3_3.md)
- [N.H. R. Prof. Conduct 3.4 Rule 3.4. Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_PROFCOND_ADVOCATE_R3_4.md)
- [N.H. R. Prof. Conduct 3.5 Rule 3.5. Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_PROFCOND_ADVOCATE_R3_5.md)
- [N.H. R. Prof. Conduct 3.6 Rule 3.6. Trial Publicity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_PROFCOND_ADVOCATE_R3_6.md)
- [N.H. R. Prof. Conduct 3.7 Rule 3.7. Lawyer as Witness](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_PROFCOND_ADVOCATE_R3_7.md)
- [N.H. R. Prof. Conduct 3.8 Rule 3.8. Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_PROFCOND_ADVOCATE_R3_8.md)
- [N.H. R. Prof. Conduct 3.9 Rule 3.9. Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_PROFCOND_ADVOCATE_R3_9.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NH_PROFCOND_ADVOCATE_R3_2. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.