# SCR 20:3.2: SCR 20:3.2. Expediting litigation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WI_SCR20B_R20_3_2

## Section

- **Citation:** SCR 20:3.2
- **Heading:** SCR 20:3.2. Expediting litigation
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules / SCR Chapter 20B - Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys (20:2.1 through 20:8.5) / SCR 20:3.2

## Text

Expediting litigation
A lawyer shall make reasonable efforts to expedite litigation
consistent with the interests of the client.

ABA COMMENT

[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

- [SCR 20:2.1 SCR 20:2.1. Advisor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WI_SCR20B_R20_2_1.md)
- [SCR 20:2.2 SCR 20:2.2. Omitted](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WI_SCR20B_R20_2_2.md)
- [SCR 20:2.3 SCR 20:2.3. Evaluation for use by 3rd persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WI_SCR20B_R20_2_3.md)
- [SCR 20:2.4 SCR 20:2.4. Lawyer serving as 3rd-party neutral](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WI_SCR20B_R20_2_4.md)
- [SCR 20:3.1 SCR 20:3.1. Meritorious claims and contentions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WI_SCR20B_R20_3_1.md)
- [SCR 20:3.2 SCR 20:3.2. Expediting litigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WI_SCR20B_R20_3_2.md)
- [SCR 20:3.3 SCR 20:3.3. Candor toward the tribunal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WI_SCR20B_R20_3_3.md)
- [SCR 20:3.4 SCR 20:3.4. Fairness to opposing party and counsel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WI_SCR20B_R20_3_4.md)
- [SCR 20:3.5 SCR 20:3.5. Impartiality and decorum of the tribunal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WI_SCR20B_R20_3_5.md)
- [SCR 20:3.6 SCR 20:3.6. Trial publicity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WI_SCR20B_R20_3_6.md)
- [SCR 20:3.7 SCR 20:3.7. Lawyer as witness](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WI_SCR20B_R20_3_7.md)
- [SCR 20:3.8 SCR 20:3.8. Special responsibilities of a prosecutor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WI_SCR20B_R20_3_8.md)
- [SCR 20:3.9 SCR 20:3.9. Advocate in nonadjudicative proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WI_SCR20B_R20_3_9.md)
- [SCR 20:3.10 SCR 20:3.10. Omitted](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WI_SCR20B_R20_3_10.md)

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