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Canons 15 & 16: Lawyer-Client Duties by Aira Calvo is a document available to read on EtoBox.

1) Canon 15 establishes the duties of candor, fairness and loyalty that lawyers owe to their clients. It includes rules regarding conflicts of interest and the duty to preserve privileged client communications. 2) Rule 15.01 requires lawyers to ascertain whether conflicts of interest exist with current or former clients before accepting a new representation. Three tests are used to determine if a conflict exists. 3) Rule 15.02 protects privileged communications between lawyers and their clients in order to

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Aira Calvo

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