“The mere possibility of such (fraud) claims, which could expose attorneys to harassing and expensive litigation, would be likely to inhibit their freedom in making good faith evidentiary decisions and representations and, therefore, negatively affect their ability to act as zealous advocates for their clients,” Justice Peter Zarella wrote in the majority opinion.”

That ability to act as zealous advocates for their clients includes harassing and expensive litigation aimed at non-lawyers, as well as the absolute immunity to commit fraud in court.

Bob