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Discipline

Jul. 13, 2001

Zip Your Lips

The duty of a lawyer to guard the confidential information of a client is perhaps the duty least understood by lawyers. On being sworn in, every attorney promises to maintain client confidences. Few attorneys, however, know the extent of that protection.

        By JoAnne Earls Robbins
        
        The duty of a lawyer to guard the confidential information of a client is perhaps the duty least understood by lawyers. On being sworn in, every attorney promises to maintain client confidences. Few attorneys, however, know the extent of that protection.
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