LEO: Representing Mentally Incompetent  LE Op. 463

 

Representing Mentally Incompetent Client.

 

July 21, 1982

 

 EC:7-12 recognizes the additional burden placed upon a lawyer who

represents a client who is mentally impaired. The lawyer may be compelled

to make decisions for the client. It would be wise, however, for the

lawyer to seek appointment of a committee for the client.

 

Committee Opinion July 21, 1982

 

CROSS REFERENCES

 

See also LE Op. 570.