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, File Retention, Informal Advisory Opinion, Law Firms and Associations
Opinion Number: 2022-10 – Rule Number: 4-1.22; 4-1.6; 4-1.4; 4-1.16; 4-5.3 Question: Attorney maintains original closed client files in paper format at a local storage facility. Some of those files may have contained items of intrinsic value. Those paper...
