A previously undisclosed deposition involving Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is drawing renewed attention to questions surrounding attorney-client privilege and professional responsibility, with The Wall Street Journal turning to Johnston Tobey Baruch partner Randy Johnston for insight.
In the article, “What We Learned From a Secret Deposition of Ken Paxton,” the publication examines issues tied to the handling of confidential client communications and the obligations attorneys owe to current and former clients.
Mr. Johnston, a Dallas-based legal malpractice attorney, provided analysis on the ethical considerations raised in the reporting. Commenting on the conduct at issue, he noted it would constitute a violation “on two counts,” underscoring the seriousness of maintaining privilege and protecting client information.
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