by molectstg | Nov 21, 2022 | Client-Lawyer Relationship, Confidentiality of Information, Duties to Former Clients, Informal Advisory Opinion
Opinion Number: 2022-01 – Rule Number: 4-1.9, 4-1.6 Question: Attorney wishes to impeach Former Client who is a witness in another matter involving a current client and wants to know when information of a former client becomes generally known for purposes...
by molectstg | Nov 21, 2022 | Client-Lawyer Relationship, Confidentiality of Information, Informal Advisory Opinion
Opinion Number: 2022-04 – Rule Number: 4-1.6 Question: Attorney wants to apply for a job, and the job posting asks for a writing sample. Is it permissible for Attorney to simply submit a copy of a recently filed Motion for Summary Judgment as a writing...
by molectstg | Nov 21, 2022 | Client-Lawyer Relationship, Conflicts of Interest - Current Clients, Declining or Terminating Representation, Informal Advisory Opinion
Opinion Number: 2022-05 – Rule Number: 4-1.7; 4-1.16 Question: Attorney represents Client in a dissolution of marriage. After several months of negotiation with Opposing Counsel, Attorney believes an agreement has been reached regarding matters of custody...
by molectstg | Nov 21, 2022 | Client-Lawyer Relationship, Informal Advisory Opinion, Law Firms and Associations, Professional Independence of a Lawyer
Opinion Number: 2022-06 – Rule Number: 4-5.4; 4-1.0 Question: May Attorney A, Attorney B, and Attorney C form a law firm with Physician as a partner?Answer: No. Rule 4-5.4(b) prohibits a lawyer from forming a “partnership with a nonlawyer if any of the...
by molectstg | Nov 21, 2022 | Client-Lawyer Relationship, Communication, Confidentiality of Information, Informal Advisory Opinion, Law Firms and Associations, Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
Opinion Number: 2022-07 – Rule Number: 4-1.4; 4-1.6; 4-5.3 Question: Attorney’s Administrative Assistant sent an email to Client at the direction of the Attorney that contained a letter regarding an upcoming meeting with Client. Administrative Assistant...
by molectstg | Nov 21, 2022 | Client-Lawyer Relationship, Confidentiality of Information, Informal Advisory Opinion, Safekeeping Property
Opinion Number: 2022-08 – Rule Number: 4-1.15; 4-1.6 Question: May Attorney deposit a check into a trust account electronically by sending the bank a photo of the check through the bank’s website or application?Answer: Attorney has an obligation under...
