Duty of Conf. to Client

Question 1

Duty of Confidentiality to Client

Answer 1

*can’t reveal any info related to rep. or use such info against client w/out consent (extends to former clients and potential clients if would be sig. harmful [CA: material])

Exceptions:

1. Clear consent
2. Defend self (malpractice suit)
3. Court order
4. Conflicts check
5. Prevent act [CA: crime] resulting in death or sub. bodily harm (if reasonable, first persuade + warn of disclosure)
6. Prevent financial crime [CA: no]