A lawyer was retained by a client to defend him on criminal charges.Prior to the trial,the lawyer became aware that the client was in possession of a rare stamp collection.The lawyer was a stamp collector.The lawyer offered to buy the stamp collection for an amount that was less than fair market value.The client agreed and sold the collection.Has the lawyer breached any obligations owed to the client and if so which obligations?
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