Prosecutors, the lawyers caution, might use the conversation, even if it seems innocuous, to bring an obstruction-of-justice charge.

But, lawyers and academics cautioned that the ruling applied specifically to the facts of this case.

But his lawyer, Glenn Abolafia, cautioned against a rush to judgment.

Her lawyers cautioned, however, that there are no guarantees.

The lawyers and community leaders, who spoke on condition of anonymity, cautioned that it could still fail, as an earlier effort did.

Mr. Rubin's lawyer has cautioned the jury that the political system in Albany is not on trial.

Even so, lawyers specializing in estate planning are cautioning older people to think carefully before making such a move.

But developers must stay clear of steering clients too directly, the lawyer cautioned.

He called his principal lawyer to check on the current state of things, and the lawyer cautioned him to be patient.

But lawyers caution that the towns cannot carry their restrictions too far.