Rule 4.3. Dealing with Unrepresented Person
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 5. Attorneys and State Bar
T. 5, Ch. 1, App. 3-A, Rule 4.3
Rule 4.3. Dealing with Unrepresented Person
In dealing on behalf of a client with a person who is not represented by counsel, a lawyer shall not state or imply that the lawyer is disinterested. When the lawyer knows or reasonably should know that the unrepresented person misunderstands the lawyer's role in the matter, the lawyer shall make reasonable efforts to correct the misunderstanding. The lawyer shall not give legal advice to an unrepresented person, other than the advice to secure counsel, if the lawyer knows or reasonably should know that the interests of such a person are or have a reasonable possibility of being in conflict with the interests of the client.
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Adopted March 10, 1998, effective July 1, 1988. Amended April 9, 2007, effective January 1, 2008.
Rules of Prof. Conduct, Rule 4.3, 5 O. S. A. Ch. 1, App. 3-A, OK ST RPC Rule 4.3
Current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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