Jan. 24, 2024
Navigating prospective client obligations under Rule 1.18.
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Few attorneys realize that consultation with a prospective client can create a disqualifying conflict, even where the attorney is not ultimately retained. California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.18 ("Rule 1.18" or "Rule") made attorney-client privilege protections for prospective clients explicit. Despite the 2018 adoption of the Rule, there are still no published California cases precisely outlining the duties it imposes on attorneys. How can you avoid creating dis...
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