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A sound strategy preserves options. Early cooperation can be appropriate, but cooperation does not require unnecessary admissions, speculation, or waiver of legal protections. Likewise, contesting an allegation does not require reflexive hostility toward the agency. The client should understand which positions are legally necessary, which are voluntary advocacy, and which can be deferred until the evidence is stronger. Preserving options also means considering the effect of a statement, consent order, repayment, or other decision on later proceedings that may apply a different legal standard. The analysis should remain tied to the specific legal and factual issues raised by attorney advertising and legal disclaimer.
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