ME · rules
M.R. Prof. Conduct 4.3
DEALING WITH UNREPRESENTED PERSON
In dealing on behalf of a client with a person who is not represented by
counsel, a lawyer shall not state or imply that the lawyer is disinterested.
When the lawyer knows or reasonably should know that the unrepresented
person misunderstands the lawyer’s role in the matter, the lawyer shall make
reasonable efforts to correct the misunderstanding. The lawyer shall not give
legal advice to an unrepresented person, but may provide legal information to
and may negotiate with the unrepresented person. The lawyer may
recommend that such unrepresented client secure counsel, if the lawyer
knows or reasonably should know that the interests of such a person are or
have a reasonable possibility of being in conflict with the interests of the
client.
Provenance
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- courts.maine.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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