Practice question
A person falsely holds himself out as counsel and acts in that capacity without authority. The client’s consent is offered as a complete defense to the professional-authority issue. Which is best?
- A client may privately confer Bar membership
- A fee agreement automatically defeats Rule 71
- Only unsuccessful representation can be sanctioned
- Client consent does not itself confer authority and the specified conduct may support indirect contempt
- No hearing is needed because the client consented
Legal references
- Rule 71 Section 3(e): https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html
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