Lawyer as Witness

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What is Lawyer as Witness?

A lawyer shall not act as advocate at a trial in which the lawyer is likely to be a necessary witness unless the testimony relates to an uncontested issue, relates to the nature and value of legal services rendered in the case, or the lack of testimony would be a substantial hardship to the client. Rule 3.7(a)

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