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Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

2005

Attorney & client

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Accidental Clients, Susan R. Martyn Jan 2005

Accidental Clients, Susan R. Martyn

Hofstra Law Review

Most of the time, lawyers represent clients. But lawyers can be consulted and paid, but not serve as lawyers for clients, for example when they are sought out as friends, escrow agents, corporate officers or expert witnesses. The law governing lawyers recognizes the significance of the client-lawyer relationship by imposing fiduciary duties on lawyers who undertake a client representation. These duties, the "4 C's," include communication, competence, confidentiality, and conflict of interest resolution. A wide variety of legal remedies for breach of the 4 C's, including malpractice, fee forfeiture, disqualification, constructive trust, and professional discipline also belong primarily to clients. …


Alleged Conflicts Of Interest Because Of The "Appearance Of Impropriety", Ronald D. Rotunda Jan 2005

Alleged Conflicts Of Interest Because Of The "Appearance Of Impropriety", Ronald D. Rotunda

Hofstra Law Review

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