Category: Ethics Opinions

Ethics Opinion 838

TOPIC:             Whether a rule-making or rate-making proceeding before an administrative agency or one of its officials should be considered as being before a “tribunal” for purposes of the Rules; and whether ex parte communications in such a proceeding are prohibited.

Ethics Opinion 836

NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION Dual representation of guardian and incapacitated person in terminating guardianship Committee on Professional Ethics Opinion #836 (02/25/2010) TOPIC:   Dual representation of Guardian and incapacitated person in a proceeding to terminate the guardianship.    DIGEST:Lawyer who previously represented incapacitated Client in connection with the appointment of a Guardian for Client may … Continued

Ethics Opinion 833

Topic:             Clients (Prospective); Communications; Duty of Lawyer.