Bar News ~ Ethics & the Practice of Law 2018
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Ethics Corner: Client Communication
December 19, 2018 Dear Ethics Committee: I am representing an elderly client in a civil matter. The client is 80 years old and has been diagnosed with dementia. While there has been no finding by a court that she lacks capacity, the client does not seem to participate fully in, or follow the progress … Read more
Practical Tips: Ethics and Diligent Client Communications
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News – September 19, 2018 Question: I am a busy general practitioner. I am finding that between my hectic court schedule and limited office time, it is a challenge to keep up with the daily influx of phone calls from clients and their frequent requests for updates. I often … Read more
#2017-18/02 Conflicts Arising from DeBenedetto Disclosures
Ethics Committee Advisory Opinion #2017-18/02 by the NHBA Ethics Committee. This opinion was submitted for publication to the NHBA Board of Governors at its June 28, 2018 meeting.
Sending and Receiving Emails Copied to Opposing Counsel And Clients
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News – July 18, 2018 This article addresses the ethical implications of sending an email to opposing counsel and either copying or blind copying it to your client, as well as the implication of receiving an email from opposing counsel copied to her/his client. Sending such an email may … Read more
Bartering Legal Fees for Goods or Services from Client
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News – December 20, 2017 Dear Ethics Corner: I have a new client who is an architect. She asked me to draft her will, and wanted to pay my bill in part by providing me with plans for my new office. Do you see any problems with bartering legal … Read more
Third Party Payment of Legal Fees
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News – November 15, 2017 Dear Ethics Committee: I recently met with a prospective client regarding his upcoming domestic relations contempt hearing. I went over the fee agreement, the retainer amount, hourly rate, and details about billing with him. At the end of the appointment, he thanked me for … Read more
A Question on Potential Conflicts Involving Prospective Clients
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News – October 18, 2017 Dear Ethics Committee: A real estate broker has contacted me to represent him before the Real Estate Commission and in a Superior Court action. Both actions are based on a complaint from a homeowner whom the broker assisted with a sale of a home. … Read more
Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in Real Estate Transactions
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News – April 20, 2016 Dear Ethics Committee: I have been asked to draft a real estate purchase agreements for both Buyer and Seller. Is this permissible? Is it permissible for me to represent Borrower and Lender? If it is, what steps can conscientious lawyers take to ensure that … Read more
How to Accept Credit Card Payments the Ethical Way
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News – March 16, 2016 Dear Ethics Committee: Our office just started accepting credit cards. What should our office be doing to make sure we are complying with the New Hampshire Rules of Professional Conduct (NHRPC)? In general, fee agreements between the lawyer and the client should be discussed … Read more