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Rule 2.1 - ADVISOR

Or. State. Bar. R. Regul. and Polic. 2.1

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Rule 2.1 - ADVISOR

In representing a client, a lawyer shall exercise independent professional judgment and render candid advice. In rendering advice, a lawyer may refer not only to law but to other considerations such as moral, economic, social and political factors, that may be relevant to the client's situation.

Or. State. Bar. R. Regul. and Polic. 2.1

Adopted 1/1/2005

Comparison to Oregon Code

This rule has no counterpart in the Oregon Code, although it codifies the concept of exercising independent judgment that is fundamental to the role of the lawyer and which is mentioned specifically in DRs 2-103, 5-101, 5-104, 5-108 and 7-101.