Rule 1.14(b) Los Angeles County Bar
RULE 1.14: CLIENT WITH DIMINISED CAPACITY
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(b) When the lawyer reasonably believes that the client has diminished capacity, is at risk of substantial physical, financial or other harm unless action is taken and cannot adequately act in the client’s own interest, the lawyer may take reasonably necessary protective action, including consulting with individuals or entities that have the ability to take action to protect the client
and, in appropriate cases, seeking the appointment of a guardian ad litem, conservator or guardian.
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