
Ethics 2000 - February 2002 Report
Rule 1.14(b) Los Angeles County Bar
RULE 1.14: CLIENT WITH DIMINISED CAPACITY
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(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 clients 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.
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