Ethics Opinion 1106
Topic: Advice on non-legal issues; allocation of authority
Topic: Advice on non-legal issues; allocation of authority
Topic: Imputed conflict of interest
Topic: Legal fees; lien; mortgage; securing legal fees by having client sign promissory note secured by a mortgage against the client’s property.
Topic: Advertising; dual practice; link from law firm’s website to real estate brokerage information
Topic: Insurance counsel; sharing office space with nonlawyers
Topic: Conflicting interests; representation of competing enterprises; substantial relationship
Topic: Specialization; Use of the designation “Accredited Estate Planner®” on an attorney’s website and business cards
Topic: Obligation to Report Judicial Misconduct
Topic: Criminal law; prosecutor conditioning plea bargain on defendant’s waiver of ineffective assistance of counsel claims
Topic: Non-legal employment; misrepresentation of lawyer’s professional status.