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Perspective

Jun. 24, 2011

Opinion Finds Facebook 'Friending’ a Represented Party to Be An Ethical Violation

Facebook "friending" a represented party held to be a violation of Rule of Professional Conduct 2-100. By Wendy L. Patrick of the San Diego district attorney's office


On June 21, the San Diego County Bar Association Legal Ethics Committee of which I have served as a chair for several years, released a bold new opinion on the potential ethical implications of Facebook friending a represented party. Opinion 2011-2, authored by former chair, Dan Eaton, states that friending a represented party violates California Rule of Professional Conduct 2-100. The opinion explains that a friend request is at least an indirect ex parte communication wi...

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