Attorney Jimmy Blue represented the plaintiff in a contract dispute that was nearing trial. To encourage a compromise, Blue e-mailed the defendant, Christina Tapia, instead of contacting Tapia's attorney. Blue told Tapia that $12,500 would be a fair settlement for the case and indeed Blue did believe it would be. Blue has acted ethically.

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Attorney Jimmy Blue represented the plaintiff in a contract dispute that was nearing trial. To encourage a compromise, Blue e-mailed the defendant, Christina Tapia, instead of contacting Tapia's attorney. Blue told Tapia that $12,500 would be a fair settlement for the case and indeed Blue did believe it would be. Blue has acted ethically.

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Directly contacting a party known to be represented by another lawyer in the matter without the lawyer's consent is against the ethical rules for attorneys.

Attorney Jimmy Blue Represented the Plaintiff in a Contract Dispute