United States District Court
Northern District Of Illinois
Local Rules
LR83.53.2. Expediting Litigation
A lawyer shall make reasonable efforts to expedite litigation consistent with
the interests of the client.
Committee Comment. Dilatory practices bring the administration of justice into disrepute. Delay
should not be indulged merely for the convenience of the advocates, or 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.