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492	65	VIII. Attorney immunity	Attorney immune from liability to nonclients for conduct within scope of representation (Youngkin v. Hines). Inquiry focuses on kind of conduct, not alleged wrongfulness — even criminal conduct not categorically excepted (Bethel v. Quilling, Cantey Hanger v. Byrd). TUTSA does not expressly repudiate defense (Taylor v. Tolbert). Kassab's conduct (acquiring clients, filing lawsuits) fell within attorney immunity. Court of appeals previously noted Kassab's conduct 'arose out of commercial transaction involving type of legal services Kassab provides' (Kassab v. Pohl, 612 S.W.3d 571, 578). Jury answered Q6 'No' (attorney immunity question) but no evidence supports that finding — evidence conclusively showed Kassab used information while in attorney-client relationships (from Feb 2017) to file barratry claims.