In Re Taylor’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “(1) The transaction and terms on which the lawyer acquires the interest are fair and reasonable to the client and are fully disclosed and transmitted in writing to the client in a manner which can be reasonably understood by the client; (2) The client is given a reasonable opportunity to seek the advice of independent counsel in the transaction; and (3) The client gives informed consent in writing thereto.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In re Estate of Brown · People v. Fisher

2. “The Rules of Professional Conduct place restrictions on business transactions between lawyers and their clients based on an assumption that the lawyer in such dealings will generally possess, for various reasons, an unfair advantage in bargaining position.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. People v. Fisher

3. “`the client's signature on documents evidencing the business transaction cannot be considered `written consent' under the rule where the client has not been informed of the implications ... of the transaction”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In Re Pace