11/07/2006
Washington Supreme Court Applies Ethical Prohibition Against Malpractice Waiver/Release Without Written Notice of Right to Independent Counsel to Situation Involving Only Potential Claims
In re Greenlee,___ Wash. 2d ___, ___P3d___, 2006 WL 2852751 (2006)
Brief Summary
The Washington Supreme Court interpreted the written notice provision in RPC 1.8(h) to apply to client waivers or releases of claims against the lawyer that are merely potential.
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