Ethics Committee Advisory Opinion #2005-06/03 By the NHBA Ethics Committee January 2006 ABSTRACT: Lawyers are obligated to transfer the client’s complete file, including all electronic communications and documents, to successor counsel upon the client’s request. ANNOTATIONS: The client file is the client’s property. The client’s file includes all tangible materials, including writings, photographs, video recordings, … Read more
Ethics Committee Advisory Opinion #2004-05/01 By the NHBA Ethics Committee This opinion was submitted for publication to the NHBA Board of Governors at its April 2005 meeting. ABSTRACT: Participating in non-recourse lawsuit financing is not per se unethical, but many potential issues exist. An attorney contemplating involvement in such programs must be very cautious in … Read more
Ethics Committee Advisory Opinion #2000-01/05 By the NHBA Ethics Committee This opinion was submitted for publication to the NHBA Board of Governors at its November 16, 2000 meeting. ABSTRACT: An attorney may not ethically submit detailed billing statements to outside auditors without prior consultation and informed consent of the client, Rule 1.6(a). In addition, an … Read more