CLIENT-LAWYER RELATIONSHIP
RULE 1.14 CLIENT WITH DIMINISHED
CAPACITY
(a)
When a client's capacity to make adequately considered
decisions in connection with a representation is diminished,
whether because of minority, mental impairment or for
some other reason, the lawyer shall, as far as reasonably
possible, maintain a normal client-lawyer relationship
with the client.
(b)
When the lawyer reasonably believes that the client has
diminished capacity, is at risk of substantial physical,
financial or other harm unless action is taken and cannot
adequately act in the client's own interest, the lawyer
may take reasonably necessary protective action, including
consulting with individuals or entities that have the
ability to take action to protect the client and, in appropriate
cases, seeking the appointment of a guardian ad litem,
conservator or guardian.
(c)
Information relating to the representation of a client
with diminished capacity is protected by Rule 1.6. When
taking protective action pursuant to paragraph (b), the
lawyer is impliedly authorized under Rule 1.6(a) to reveal
information about the client, but only to the extent reasonably
necessary to protect the client's interests.
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