Final answer:
The exceptions to the rule that a lawyer cannot communicate with a person represented by another lawyer in the matter without consent, in writing, or if the other lawyer is unavailable or the communication is related to non-legal matters.
Step-by-step explanation:
In representing a client, a lawyer may not communicate about the subject of the representation with a person the lawyer knows to be represented by another lawyer in the matter, unless:
- The represented person consents to the communication.
- The communication is in writing.
- The other lawyer is unavailable.
- The communication is related to non-legal matters.
These are the exceptions to the general rule to respect attorney-client privilege and avoid communicating with someone who is represented by another lawyer in the matter.