Legal services regulation has faced notable changes and challenges, with some believing it is currently experiencing a renaissance–albeit an unevenly paced and fragmented one. A noteworthy move in reshaping this landscape is how Colorado has recently allowed other types of legal providers, apart from attorneys, to offer specific services under certain circumstances.
This innovative approach is aiming to close the legal services gap and is spearheaded by Natalie Anne Knowlton and Janet Drobinske at the University of Denver. Their work pushes forward the argument that additional states need to rethink the century-old assumptions that shape our existing regulatory rules. In doing so, potential exists to not only broaden the range of available legal services but to promote greater accessibility and inclusion within this vital sector.
For a more detailed perspective on these developments, consider Knowlton and Drobinske’s full discussion housed on Law360.