Confidentiality of Information (Rule 1.6)

Question 1

Rule for Confidentiality of Info

Answer 1

A lawyer shall not reveal information acquired during the professional relationship with a client unless the client gives informed consent…

Question 2

A lawyer may reveal info in these circumstances (if the lawyer reasonably believes necessary)

Answer 2

1. to comply with rules of professional conduct/law/court order
2. to prevent commission of a crime by the client
3. to prevent reasonably certain death or bodily harm
4. to prevent/mitigate/rectify consequences of a clients criminal or fraudulent act in commission of which the lawyer’s services were used
5. to secure legal advice about the lawyer’s compliance with these Rules
6. to establish a claim or defense on behalf of the lawyer in a controversy between the lawyer and the client
7. to comply with the rules of a lawyers’ or judges’ assistance program

Question 3

Confidentiality of Info implied authority

Answer 3

disclosure is impliedly authorized in order to carry out the representation