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 Opinions & Guidance
#2018-19/02 Relationship Between Insurance Company and the Lawyer Hired to Represent an Insured
ABSTRACT: The Ethics Committee previously issued two opinions addressing the relationship between an insurance company and the lawyer hired by the company to represent its insured. These opinions, which turned on a preliminary question of insurance law
#2018-19/02 Insurance Opinion
Ethics Committee Advisory Opinion #2018-19/02 by the NHBA Ethics Committee. This opinion was submitted for publication to the NHBA Board of Governors at its May 6, 2019 meeting.
#2018-19/01 Border Law and Confidential Client Information: Practical Considerations and Ethical Obligations
Ethics Committee Advisory Opinion #2018-19/01 by the NHBA Ethics Committee. This opinion was submitted for publication to the NHBA Board of Governors at its May 6, 2019 meeting.
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
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
#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
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
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,