Communication With Person Represented by Counsel

What is Communication With Person Represented by Counsel?

A lawyer shall not communicate about the subject of the representation with a person the lawyer knows to be represented by another lawyer in the matter, unless the lawyer has the consent of the other lawyer or is authorized to do so by law or a court order. Rule 4.2

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Ethics terms:

• Notice of Withdrawal
• Communicate With Juror
• Dealing With Unrepresented Person

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