Attorney Fund For Client Protection In Maryland
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CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION (1.6) (a) An attorney shall not reveal information relating to representation of a client unless the client gives informed consent, the disclosure is impliedly authorized in order to carry out the representation, or the disclosure is permitted by section (b) of this Rule.
The attorney-client privilege protects communications between a party and her attorney. The work-product doctrine protects the mental impressions of counsel and work prepared in anticipation of litigation.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION (1.6) (a) An attorney shall not reveal information relating to representation of a client unless the client gives informed consent, the disclosure is impliedly authorized in order to carry out the representation, or the disclosure is permitted by section (b) of this Rule.
The Client Protection Fund of the Bar of Maryland ("CPF" or Fund) handles and decides claims against Maryland lawyers alleging theft of client or fiduciary funds. Its assessment for the current fiscal year is $20 per lawyer as fixed by the Court of Appeals of Maryland and by statute.
The Attorney General is the legal counsel for the State of Maryland. In comparison, State's Attorneys represent each county and Baltimore City and they are responsible for prosecuting crimes against persons and non-state entities.
This protection extends to any information exchanged during these privileged communications, encompassing not only verbal discussions but also written correspondence, emails, text messages, and other forms of communication. The privilege belongs to the client, meaning they have the authority to waive or invoke it.
United States Attorneys serve as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General of the United States of America.
The Attorney General serves as legal counsel to the Governor, the General Assembly, the Judiciary, and to all State agencies, except the State Ethics Commission, which appoints its own counsel; and the Commission on Civil Rights and the Public Service Commission, whose counsel are appointed by the Governor.
A power of attorney can be either general or limited. In a general power of attorney, you give another person authority over all your financial and business matters. In a limited power of attorney, you give another person authority over only the financial and business matters you choose.