ISBA Ethics Opinions on Advice to Client

  • Opinion 728 | Advice to Client
    Advising and assisting client with non-fraudulent breach of contract

    It is proper for an attorney to advise a client on the consequences of a breach of contract and to prepare documents that accomplish such a breach after the client has made an informed decision to breach, provided the attorney is not a party to a plan or scheme to enter into a contract with the intent to breach the same as to a material condition.

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