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Document A-5707

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Summary: The document is a transcript of a deposition where an attorney, Brune, is being questioned about their representation of David Parse. Brune testifies about making strategic decisions on behalf of Parse and the trust Parse had in them and their firm. The questioning also touches on Brune's willingness to raise issues with the court.
Significance: This document provides insight into the attorney-client relationship and decision-making process in a specific court case, potentially relevant to understanding the dynamics of the case and the role of the attorney.
Key Topics: attorney-client relationship decision-making in legal representation communication with the court
Key People:
  • Brune - attorney for David Parse
  • David Parse - client in the case
Document Type
Court Filing
Date
08/24/22
Pages
2
Folder
IMAGES004

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Case 1:20-cr-00336-PAE Document 612 Filed 08/24/22 Page 22 of 130 A-5707 C2GFDAU1 Brune - direct 250 1 Q. And making strategic choices is a major part of 2 representing any client, correct? 3 A. That's right. 4 Q. And that was a major part of representing David Parse in 5 this case? 6 A. Certainly. 7 Q. And you didn't necessarily clear every decision that you 8 made with Mr. Parse, correct? 9 A. That's right. 10 Q. And he in fact trusted you to make decisions on his behalf 11 as his lawyer, correct? 12 A. Yes. 13 Q. And that was true of the other attorneys in your firm who 14 worked on this case, correct? 15 A. I'm sorry, what was true? 16 Q. That Mr. Parse trusted not only you but the people in your 17 employ, correct? 18 A. I believe so. We had a very good working relationship. 19 Q. Now, you're not afraid, are you, to raise issues with a 20 Court about any issues that might come up with regard to your 21 clients, correct? 22 A. Well, I'm certainly not afraid to speak to the Court if 23 that's what you're asking. 24 Q. You raised many issues with the Court, with this Court 25 before trial, correct? SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. (212) 805-0300 DOJ-OGR-00009311 --- PAGE BREAK --- C2GFDAU1 Brune - direct 250 1 Q. And making strategic choices is a major part of 2 representing any client, correct? 3 A. That's right. 4 Q. And that was a major part of representing David Parse in 5 this case? 6 A. Certainly. 7 Q. And you didn't necessarily clear every decision that you 8 made with Mr. Parse, correct? 9 A. That's right. 10 Q. And he in fact trusted you to make decisions on his behalf 11 as his lawyer, correct? 12 A. Yes. 13 Q. And that was true of the other attorneys in your firm who 14 worked on this case, correct? 15 A. I'm sorry, what was true? 16 Q. That Mr. Parse trusted not only you but the people in your 17 employ, correct? 18 A. I believe so. We had a very good working relationship. 19 Q. Now, you're not afraid, are you, to raise issues with a 20 Court about any issues that might come up with regard to your 21 clients, correct? 22 A. Well, I'm certainly not afraid to speak to the Court if 23 that's what you're asking. 24 Q. You raised many issues with the Court, with this Court 25 before trial, correct? SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. (212) 805-0300 DOJ-OGR-00009990

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Case 1:20-cr-00336-PAE Document 612 Filed 08/24/22 Page 22 of 130 A-5707 C2GFDAU1 Brune - direct 250 1 Q. And making strategic choices is a major part of 2 representing any client, correct? 3 A. That's right. 4 Q. And that was a major part of representing David Parse in 5 this case? 6 A. Certainly. 7 Q. And you didn't necessarily clear every decision that you 8 made with Mr. Parse, correct? 9 A. That's right. 10 Q. And he in fact trusted you to make decisions on his behalf 11 as his lawyer, correct? 12 A. Yes. 13 Q. And that was true of the other attorneys in your firm who 14 worked on this case, correct? 15 A. I'm sorry, what was true? 16 Q. That Mr. Parse trusted not only you but the people in your 17 employ, correct? 18 A. I believe so. We had a very good working relationship. 19 Q. Now, you're not afraid, are you, to raise issues with a 20 Court about any issues that might come up with regard to your 21 clients, correct? 22 A. Well, I'm certainly not afraid to speak to the Court if 23 that's what you're asking. 24 Q. You raised many issues with the Court, with this Court 25 before trial, correct? SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. (212) 805-0300 DOJ-OGR-00009311
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C2GFDAU1 Brune - direct 250 1 Q. And making strategic choices is a major part of 2 representing any client, correct? 3 A. That's right. 4 Q. And that was a major part of representing David Parse in 5 this case? 6 A. Certainly. 7 Q. And you didn't necessarily clear every decision that you 8 made with Mr. Parse, correct? 9 A. That's right. 10 Q. And he in fact trusted you to make decisions on his behalf 11 as his lawyer, correct? 12 A. Yes. 13 Q. And that was true of the other attorneys in your firm who 14 worked on this case, correct? 15 A. I'm sorry, what was true? 16 Q. That Mr. Parse trusted not only you but the people in your 17 employ, correct? 18 A. I believe so. We had a very good working relationship. 19 Q. Now, you're not afraid, are you, to raise issues with a 20 Court about any issues that might come up with regard to your 21 clients, correct? 22 A. Well, I'm certainly not afraid to speak to the Court if 23 that's what you're asking. 24 Q. You raised many issues with the Court, with this Court 25 before trial, correct? SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. (212) 805-0300 DOJ-OGR-00009990