Category: Ethics Opinions

Ethics Opinion 780

Topic:        Retaining copies of client’s file over client’s objection; limitation of attorney liability.

Ethics Opinion 777

Topic:        Acquiring interest in subject matter of litigation, conflict of interest, lawyer testifying

Ethics Opinion 775

Topic:             Incapacitated client; safeguarding wills; client property

Ethics Opinion 774

Topic:      Law firm’s supervisory responsibilities upon hiring a secretary, paralegal or other nonlawyer who has previously worked at another law firm.

Ethics Opinion 773

Topic:      Lawyer-member of municipal board; conflict of interest; appearance of impropriety; imputation of disqualification in “of counsel” relationship.

Ethics Opinion 772

Topic:      Threatening and presenting criminal, administrative and disciplinary charges to obtain an advantage in a civil matter.

Ethics Opinion 771

Topic:     Website advertising, client testimonials and reports of past results.