11/15/2007
ABA Concludes Limited Representation in Collaborative Law Practice Does Not Violate Ethics if Informed Consent is Obtained
Ethical Considerations in Collaborative Law Practice, ABA Formal Opinion 07-007
Brief Summary
If a client gives informed consent, a lawyer may represent the client in a collaborative law process. Nonetheless, the lawyer is still bound by the rules of professional conduct, including the duties of competence and diligence.
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