CM-2 Legal Consultation

The LSU Health Sciences Center and its various departments are often confronted with receiving legal services (i.e. subpoenas, suits, notices, etc.). Also, there are at times a need for legal assistance, counsel and legal representation for the LSUHSC and its personnel. As a State agency, we have the benefit of legal assistance from the Office of Risk Management (ORM) and the Attorney General's Office (AG). Additionally, we may sometimes require and retain "outside" legal counsel and representation. However, it is very important to note that appropriate channels must be utilized when obtaining such legal assistance.

Receipt of Legal Services

Legal services should be accepted only by the person(s) named in the suit. (ex. - Mr. I. Sue vs. Dr. I.M. Caring). Only Dr. Caring should accept service of such a notice. Alternatively, this type of service or those naming the LSU Health Sciences Center and/or Board of Supervisors may be referred to and received by the Chancellor. Other personnel (i.e. receptionists, secretaries, assistants, etc. should not accept such services on behalf of the party named in such notices. They should, however, direct them to the party named, or the Chancellor's office.

Signed: John C. McDonald, M.D. Chancellor
June 1, 2001