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N.J. RPC RPC 4.1

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RPC 4.1 Truthfulness in Statements to Others

Rule Text

(a) In representing a client a lawyer shall not knowingly:

(1) make a false statement of material fact or law to a third person; or

(2) fail to disclose a material fact to a third person when disclosure is necessary to avoid assisting a criminal or fraudulent act by a client.

(b) The duties stated in this Rule apply even if compliance requires disclosure of information otherwise protected by RPC 1.6.

Amendment history: Adopted July 12, 1984 to be effective September 10, 1984.