Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

records retention

How long must a lawyer in nj keep records of real estate transactions? I am beibg sued for oil tank damanges and my lawyer does not have the closing documents from 2000.


Asked on 3/13/07, 10:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Corbett Corbett Law Firm LLC

Re: records retention

The Administrative Office of the Courts verbally advises lawyers to retain records for six years. I don't know if there is a written administrative requirement for that but it seems to be common practice.

See also: http://info.corbettlaw.net/lawguru.htm

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Answered on 3/13/07, 12:07 pm


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