Arizona Attorney Rules of Conduct

Attorney Rules of Professional Conduct

Reference: http://azcourts.gov/attorneydiscipline

AZ ST S CT RULE 42 RPC ER 5.2 �? Rule 42. Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct

TRANSACTIONS WITH PERSONS OTHER THAN CLIENTS

4.1. Truthfulness in Statements to Others.

4.2. Communication with Person Represented by Counsel.

4.3. Dealing with Unrepresented Person.

4.4. Respect for Rights of Others.

Rules of Professional Conduct

4. Transactions with Persons Other Than Clients

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ER 4.4.     Respect for Rights of Others

(a) In representing a client, a lawyer shall not use means that have no substantial purpose other than to embarrass, delay, or burden any other person, or use methods of obtaining evidence that violate the legal rights of such a person.

(b) A lawyer who receives a document and knows or reasonably should know that the document was inadvertently sent shall promptly notify the sender and preserve the status quo for a reasonable period of time in order to permit the sender to take protective measures.