(a) Client with diminished capacity: (1) When a client's ability to make adequately considered decisions in connection with the representation is diminished, whether because of minority, mental impairment, or for some other reason, the covered attorney shall, as far as reasonably possible, maintain a normal attorney-client relationship with the client.
(2) When the covered attorney reasonably believes that the client has diminished capacity, is at risk of substantial physical, financial, or other harm unless action is taken and cannot adequately act in the client's own interest, the covered attorney may take reasonably necessary protective action, including consulting with individuals or entities that have the ability to take action to protect the client.
(3) Information relating to the representation of a client with diminished capacity is protected by Sec. 776.25 of this part. When taking protective action pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of this section, the covered attorney is impliedly authorized under Sec. 776.25 of this part to reveal information about the client, but only to the extent reasonably necessary to protect the client's interests.
(b) [Reserved] [75 FR 52861, Aug. 30, 2010]