Professional Independence of Lawyer

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Professional Independence of Lawyer?

A lawyer shall not permit a person who recommends, employs, or pays the lawyer to render legal services for another to direct or regulate the lawyer's professional judgment in rendering such legal services. Rule 5.4©

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