32 C.F.R. § 776.54

Current through November 30, 2024
Section 776.54 - Responsibilities of a subordinate attorney
(a) A covered attorney is bound by this part notwithstanding that the covered attorney acted at the direction of another person.
(b) In recognition of the judge advocate's unique dual role as a commissioned officer and attorney, subordinate judge advocates shall obey lawful directives and regulations of supervisory attorneys when not inconsistent with this part or the duty of a judge advocate to exercise independent professional judgment as to the best interest of an individual client.
(c) A subordinate covered attorney does not violate this part if that covered attorney acts in accordance with a supervisory attorney's written and reasonable resolution of an arguable question of professional duty.
(d) [Reserved]

32 C.F.R. §776.54