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Mar. 1, 2023

A LAWYER'S DUTY OF CLIENT DUE DILIGENCE

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Mark L. Tuft

Partner
Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP

Legal malpractice (certified), media law, civil and criminal litigation in federal and state courts

1333 North California Boulevard Suite 450
Walnut Creek , CA 94596

Phone: (415) 765-6215

Email: mark.tuft@wbd-us.com

UC Hastings

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How well do you have to know your client and the client's intentions regarding the possible use of your services for improper purposes? Are you able to wait until there are signs that the client seeks to use your services in a transaction to commit a crime or fraud; or should you be required to conduct an affirmative risk-based assessment of the facts and circumstances to determine whether to accept or continue a representation? Consider the following:

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