Ethics Opinion 777
Topic: Acquiring interest in subject matter of litigation, conflict of interest, lawyer testifying
Topic: Acquiring interest in subject matter of litigation, conflict of interest, lawyer testifying
Topic: Former prosecutor; conflict of interest
Topic: Incapacitated client; safeguarding wills; client property
Topic: Law firm’s supervisory responsibilities upon hiring a secretary, paralegal or other nonlawyer who has previously worked at another law firm.
Topic: Lawyer-member of municipal board; conflict of interest; appearance of impropriety; imputation of disqualification in “of counsel” relationship.
Topic: Threatening and presenting criminal, administrative and disciplinary charges to obtain an advantage in a civil matter.
Topic: Website advertising, client testimonials and reports of past results.
Topic: Plea bargains; donations as part of agreed sentence
Topic: Representing client in transaction with entity proposing to lend against litigation proceeds
Topic: Definition of “communication” with represented parties; knowledge of adverse party’s representation by counsel; statement of client position as legal advice.