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4-Witness-Advocate Rule

A lawyer who had testified in support of the mental competence of a woman may not later represent her in an action involving the same matter, even though the lawyer's representation would be consistent with the earlier testimony (because the lawyer might have to testify again).

Copyright 2000, Thomas E. Spahn