How Long Are New York Attorneys Required to Keep Their Client Records?
The New York Lawyer's Code of Professional Responsibility requires licensed New York attorneys to keep certain client records for a minimum of seven years after the date of the event they record. New York's law of file retention applies to several different types of client records and requires that the files be originals or full, clear photocopies.
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Deposits and Withdrawals
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New York attorneys are required to keep records of all deposits and withdrawals from bank accounts that affect the attorney's law practice. The records must include dates, specific amounts of funds and the names of those involved in the transactions.
Retainer and Compensation Agreements
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Attorneys must keep copies of all client retainer and compensation agreements, even if a client didn't actually retain the attorney's services.
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Client Bills
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New York attorneys are required to keep records of all bills that they send to clients, as well as any client communication related to the bills.
Payments to the Attorney and Others
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Attorneys must keep records of all payments received, including payments made to third parties, such as private investigators.
Closing Statements
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New York attorneys are required to keep copies of their closing statements in their clients' cases. These are filed with the Office of Court Administration.
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