Rule 1.6. Confidentiality of Information

Category: NH Rules of Professional Conduct Section: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

(a)  A lawyer shall not reveal information relating to the representation of a client unless the client gives informed consent, the disclosure is impliedly authorized in order to carry out the representation, or the disclosure is permitted by paragraph (b).

(b)  A lawyer may reveal such information to the extent the lawyer reasonably believes necessary:

     (1) to prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm or to prevent the client from committing a criminal act that the lawyer believes is likely to result in substantial injury to the financial interest or property of another;  or

     (2) to secure legal advice about the lawyer's compliance with these Rules;  or

     (3) to establish a claim or defense on behalf of the lawyer in a controvers

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