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    This document provides a checklist for opening a new client file at Ruby Bear Legal Services. The checklist includes 13 actions to be taken and initialed by staff, including assigning a file number, perfecting any security interests or judgments, setting up billing information, reviewing documents for the forms system, and an initial review by a lawyer. Upon completion of the checklist, the assigned attorney would sign off to close out the file opening process.

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    This document provides a checklist for opening a new client file at Ruby Bear Legal Services. The checklist includes 13 actions to be taken and initialed by staff, including assigning a file number, perfecting any security interests or judgments, setting up billing information, reviewing documents for the forms system, and an initial review by a lawyer. Upon completion of the checklist, the assigned attorney would sign off to close out the file opening process.

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    This document provides a checklist for opening a new client file at Ruby Bear Legal Services. The checklist includes 13 actions to be taken and initialed by staff, including assigning a file number, perfecting any security interests or judgments, setting up billing information, reviewing documents for the forms system, and an initial review by a lawyer. Upon completion of the checklist, the assigned attorney would sign off to close out the file opening process.

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    Ruby Bear Legal Services LLC St.

    Petersburg FL, 33702


    (727) 324-3511

    FILE OPENING CHECKLIST


    Client: _____________________________ File #: ___________________________________

    Matter: _____________________________ Date: __________ Attorney: ___________________________

    ACTION INITIALS DATE

    1. Place file in active status and assign opening number, file number.

    2. Mark the file open and enter date and opened file number in opened file register and/or on
    index card.

    3. Make sure all original judgments, orders, decrees, cost bills, deeds, contracts, etc. filed or
    recorded.

    4. Make sure any UCC or security interest has been perfected and filed.

    5. set up billing info.

    6. Review file for documents to be included in forms system.

    8. Check for loose, unfiled documents and place in the file.

    9. If an unsatisfied judgment is involved, diary the file for 3, 6, and 9 years to review assets and
    renewal of judgment prior to the expiration of 10 years.

    10. If UCC is involved, diary the file for renewal of UCC filing.

    11. If the file involves a lease or option to buy, diary the file for 6 months prior to expiration.

    12. If the file involves a criminal matter, check to see if expungement is possible and diary the file
    for 3 years.

    13. Initial review by lawyer for any further work to be done and closing letter to client with return
    of any original documents.

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