Ethics Corner Articles

Lawyers and Texting: Part IV

Ethics Corner Article Part IV: Text Messages and Spoliation Dear Ethics Committee, I understand that many of my clients use texting as a primary source of communication in their day-to-day lives. What concerns, if any, should I

Lawyers and Texting: Part III

Ethics Corner Article Editor’s Note: This is part III of an ongoing series of Ethics Corner articles called “Lawyers and Texting” addressing this new method of communication, which brings with it ethical concerns regarding the New Hampshire

Lawyers & Texting: Part II

Ethics Corner Article Part II: Confidentiality and Privilege (Waivers) Dear Ethics Committee: I recently started representing a young woman who was arrested on a DUI charge. She texted me and asked me when her arraignment was and

Lawyers & Texting: Part I

Ethics Corner Article Part I: Competence and Communication Rules   Dear Ethics Committee: I have been asked by several clients to use text messaging as my main method to communicate with them. My cell phone has texting

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

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,

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