Informal Opinion Number: 950069

QUESTION: Attorney would like to withdraw from the firm and practice from home. May Attorney use the firm´s letterhead? May Attorney use Attorney´s home address? ANSWER: Attorney may withdraw as a partner in the firm and practice from a home office. However, Attorney may not use the firm´s letterhead unless Attorney maintains an active relationship with the firm and the firm is actually Attorney´s practice location. If Attorney completely withdraws from the firm and practices from the home, Attorney must use the home address on letterhead. Attorney could also use a post office box and put that address on the letterhead.

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