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One year after Mrs. Smith's divorce is final, she becomes disenchanted with her property settlement and sues attorney Nelson for legal malpractice. Attorney Nelson uses the information obtained during his representation of Mrs. Smith to defend himself
 
  from the legal malpractice action. This is an example of:
  a. A breach of the rule of client confidentiality
  b. The client consenting to disclosure of confidential information
  c. An impliedly authorized disclosure of confidential client information
  d. Using confidential client information to defend against a client's legal action

Question 2

Which of the following are the exceptions to the rule of client confidentiality?
 
  a. Client consents to disclosure
  b. Impliedly authorized disclosure
  c. Client intends a harmful act
  d. Defending against a client's legal action
  e. All of these choices are correct



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onowka

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

E




urbanoutfitters

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Reply 2 on: Aug 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


samiel-sayed

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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