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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:

A. The represented person consents to the communication.
B. The communication is in writing.
C. The other lawyer is unavailable.
D. The communication is related to non-legal matters.

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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:

  1. The represented person consents to the communication.
  2. The communication is in writing.
  3. The other lawyer is unavailable.
  4. 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.

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