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 | Annual Enrollment Fee and Statement, Election to Become Inactive, Fees to Practice Law, Informal Advisory Opinion, Return to Active Status, Unauthorized Practice by Stricken or Inactive Lawyers
Opinion Number: 2022-02 – Rule Number: 6.01, 6.03, 6.05, 6.06 Question: Attorney is considering retiring from the practice of law and is trying to determine if Attorney should change Attorney’s license to inactive status. Attorney would still like to...
by molectstg | Nov 21, 2022 | Informal Advisory Opinion, Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension Order, Reinstatement, Rules Governing the Missouri Bar and the Judiciary - Complaints and Proceedings Thereon, Suspension for Failure to Pay Tax
Opinion Number: 2022-03 – Rule Number: 5.245, 5.27, 5.28 Question: Attorney was just suspended pursuant to Rule 5.245 for failure to pay taxes or failure to file tax returns. May Attorney continue to practice while seeking reinstatement?Answer: While...
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...
