Friends/Acquaintances as Opposing Counsel
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: This past month, I’ve had to two problems with opposing counsel that are new to me. In one case, opposing counsel is a good friend. In the other, I
Ethics Opinions & Guidance
#2020-21/02 Municipal Representation and Potential Conflicts of Interest
An Attorney who represents a municipal Planning Board and provides advice to the Planning Board on interpreting the Zoning Ordinance in a particular matter, should use extreme caution and carefully evaluate the possibility that a conflict of interest may exist in providing advice to the Zoning Board of Adjustment on the same matter on appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Article 3 – Lawyers and Social Media Use
Ethical considerations for using social media as a means of discovery and investigation Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I have a client who I represent in a contentious custody proceeding. She came to me recently and
Article 2 – Lawyers and Social Media Use
Ethical Considerations for Lawyers Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: May a lawyer who represents a party in a pending case comment on social media about the case? A lawyer representing a party in a case may
Article 1 – Lawyers and Social Media Use
Ethical Considerations for Clients Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee, My client was recently charged with a crime. The alleged victim, who is a “friend” with my client and her family on social media, is posting information
Ethics Opinions Years 1990 – 1999
The NHBA Ethics Committee produces two types of work product. Opinions of the Committee (below) analyze and apply the Rules to specific situational inquiries submitted to the Committee. Ethics Corner Articles analyze and apply the Rules to
Rule 1.18 “Significantly Harmful” Guidance
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I am a rural practitioner with two partners. I handle mostly estate planning matters; one of my partners focuses on civil litigation, and the other on marital and bankruptcy work. A
Defining Nominal Amount & Time Frame for Separate IOLTA Accounts
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I generally keep my clients’ funds in an IOLTA account. In reviewing the Supreme Court Rules, I noticed that the account is limited to funds which are “nominal in amount” or
#2020-21/01 Uncashed Trust Account Checks
NEW HAMPSHIRE BAR ASSOCIATION Uncashed Trust Account Checks Ethics Committee Opinion #2020-21/01 ABSTRACT: New Hampshire attorneys are obligated under the Supreme Court Rules and the Rules of Professional Conduct to regularly reconcile their trust accounts. Attorneys
Virtual Meetings
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee, With virtual meetings replacing in-person meetings in my practice, what ethical obligations should I be thinking about? Answer: The duties to keep in mind are competence and confidentiality. With respect to