-
Opinion 20-05 |
Client Fraud | Confidentiality | Withdrawal from Representation
A lawyer who knows about a client’s fraud may disclose otherwise confidential client information to third parties if done in such a manner as to prevent, lessen or rectify the client fraud. However, even if the information is not disclosed, the lawyer will still likely need to withdraw as client’s attorney and take other actions.
-
Opinion 13-05 |
Client Fraud | Court Obligations | Withdrawal from Representation
When a lawyer discovers that his or her client in an administrative hearing has previously submitted false material evidence to the tribunal, the lawyer must attempt to persuade the client to correct or withdraw the false evidence, but if that fails and if the effect of the false evidence cannot otherwise be undone, the lawyer must disclose the false evidence.
-
Opinion 95-14 |
Client Fraud | Court Obligations
Under facts presented by inquiry, lawyer may disclose to court client's fraud upon the court if lawyer's efforts to persuade client to rectify fraud fail.
- Opinion 93-16 | Client Fraud | Confidentiality
- Opinion 87-15 | Client Fraud | Confidentiality
