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New Mexico Legal Ethics

1.2 Rule 1.2 Scope of Representation

1.2:100 Comparative Analysis of New Mexico Rule

• Primary New Mexico References: NM Rule 1.2
• Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.2, Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary:
• New Mexico Commentary:

 

1.2:101   Model Rule Comparison

 

1.2:102   Model Code Comparison

 

1.2:200 Creating the Client-Lawyer Relationship

• Primary New Mexico References: NM Rule 1.2
• Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.2, Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 31:101, ALI-LGL §§ 14-18, Wolfram § 9.2
• New Mexico Commentary:

 

1.2:210   Formation of Client-Lawyer Relationship

 

1.2:220   Lawyer's Duties to Prospective Client

 

1.2:230   When Representation Must Be Declined [see 1.16:200-230]

 

1.2:240   Client-Lawyer Agreements

 

1.2:250   Lawyer's Duties to Client in General

 

1.2:260   Client's Duties to Lawyer

 

1.2:270   Termination of Lawyer's Authority

 

1.2:300 Authority to Make Decisions or Act for Client

• Primary New Mexico References: NM Rule 1.2(a)
• Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.2(a), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 31.301, ALI-LGL §§ 21-23, 25-29, Wolfram §§ 4.4, 4.6
• New Mexico Commentary:

 

1.2:310   Allocating Authority to Decide Between Client and Lawyer

 

1.2:320   Authority Reserved to Client

 

1.2:330   Authority Reserved to Lawyer

 

1.2:340   Lawyer's Authority to Act for Client

 

1.2:350   Lawyer's Knowledge Attributed to Client

 

1.2:360   Lawyer's Act or Advice as Mitigating or Avoiding Client Responsibility

 

1.2:370   Appearance Before a Tribunal

 

1.2:380   Authority of Government Lawyer

 

1.2:400 Lawyer's Moral Autonomy

• Primary New Mexico References: NM Rule 1.2(b)
• Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.2(b), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: Wolfram § 10.4
• New Mexico Commentary:

 

1.2:500 Limiting the Scope of Representation

• Primary New Mexico References: NM Rule 1.2(c)
• Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.2(c), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 31:301, ALI-LGL § 19, Wolfram § 5.6.7
• New Mexico Commentary:

 

1.2:510   Waiver of Client or Lawyer Duties (Limited Representation)

 

1.2:600 Prohibited Assistance

• Primary New Mexico References: NM Rule 1.2(d)
• Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.2(d), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 31:301, ALI-LGL § 94, Wolfram § 13.3
• New Mexico Commentary:

 

1.2:610   Counseling Illegal Conduct

 

1.2:620   Assisting Client Fraud

 

1.2:630   Counseling About Indeterminate or Uncertain Law

 

1.2:700 Warning Client of Limitations on Representation

• Primary New Mexico References: NM Rule 1.2(e)
• Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.2(e), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 31:301, ALI-LGL § 105
• New Mexico Commentary:

 

1.2:800 Identifying to Whom a Lawyer Owes Duties

• Primary New Mexico References: NM Rule 1.2
• Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.2, Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 31:101, ALI-LGL §§ 50, 51, 96, 156A, Wolfram § 7.2
• New Mexico Commentary:

 

1.2:810   Prospective Clients [see 1.2:220]

 

1.2:820   Persons Paying for Representation of Another [see 1.7:400]

 

1.2:830   Representing an Entity [see also 1.13:200]

 

1.2:840   Representing a Fiduciary [see also 1.13:520]

 

1.2:850   Class Action Clients