Communications with people outside of client

Question 1

When can a laywer talk to someone that is represented

Answer 1

They can’t without the other counsel’s permission.

Question 2

Unrep’d people comms:

Answer 2

Can’t communicate with unrep’d people, but must disclose your itnerests.

Question 3

Repping an organization: Duty to who

Answer 3

the organization not the people

Question 4

A lawyer wants to rep the org and a perosn in the org, what must they do?

Answer 4

have waiver with informed consent. if conflict exists; the lawyer must tell person they don’t rep them and comms are covered by privilege.

Question 5

Fund keeping

Answer 5

Must keep client funds in trust account; firm in office account.

Question 6

Property is disputedbetween lawyer and person, now what?

Answer 6

Lawyer must keep disputed property in trust account until resolved.

Question 7

property dispute between client and third party

Answer 7

keep in trust acct until resolved.