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29-Advancing Fees and Costs

[WITHDRAWN 11/18/21] A lawyer may advance a fee charged for release of medical records as long as the client remains ultimately liable. [Rule 1.8(e)(2) exempts indigent clients from this requirement.]

Copyright 2000, Thomas E. Spahn