R 2.1 - Advisor

Question 1

When an attorney is representing a client, what shall the attorney do in respect to judgment and advice?

Answer 1

The attorney shall exercise independent professional judgment, and render truthful advice.

Question 2

More specifically, what may the attorney do when rendering advice?

Answer 2

The attorney may refer not only to law but also to other considerations, e.g., moral, economic, social, and political factors, that may be relevant to the client’s situation.

Question 3

Can an attorney provide legal advice as to matters that go beyond the scope of a legal question?

Answer 3

Yes, an attorney may advice the client as to matters beyond the law.

Question 4

When the attorney represents a client who proposes a course of action that would result in an adverse legal consequence to the client, what may the attorney do?

Answer 4

The attorney may offer advice if the client’s course of action is related to the representation.