MR 1.2 Scope of Representation
Under the Model Rule (“MR”) 1.2(a) a lawyer is required to abide by his client’s decisions regarding objectives and a lawyer may take action as to the means by which they are to be pursued. This allows the client to set the outcome goals and for the lawyer to come up with the legal strategy and course of action to take to achieve those goals and objectives. Mitch McDeere (Tom Cruise,”Mitch”) represented the Morolto family and group of businesses. Mitch was required by law to do every lawful thing in the best interest of his clients and refuse to “go undercover” and disclose to the FBI. The client’s objectives were to minimize US tax liabilities by investing money offshore in the Cayman Islands and other low or zero tax jurisdictions. The FBI wanted to get their hands on confidential information including the corporate formation documents and ban…