ISBA Ethics Opinions on Misrepresentation | Illinois State Bar Association

Opinion 95-10 | Misrepresentation
Failure to disclose material alteration of document by lawyer

A lawyer who makes a material change in a document submitted by another lawyer for signature should disclose the change when returning the signed document; failure to do so may constitute unprofessional conduct.

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