Seeking a referral fee from a financial adviser is unwise
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
May I accept a referral fee from a financial adviser if he receives a full client disclosure statement executed by my client?
It is unethical for an attorney to engage in ex parte communication without notifying opposing counsel
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
In discussing a dispute with opposing counsel, we discussed a proposed resolution. The next day, he filed an injunction and got an ex parte order from the local trial judge without notifying either myself or my client that he intended to do so. Is that unethical?
Lawyers should not take the client's verification if they can avoid it
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
I am an attorney who does a fair amount of personal injury litigation. I noticed the plaintiff's attorney took the verification on answers to new matter and also the verification on the complaint. Is that ethical?
Lawyers must recognize when their skills are deteriorating
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
I am a lawyer in the latter part of my 60s and I intend to keep practicing, hopefully for a number of years. What are the ethical considerations an older lawyer or senior member of the bar must think about?
Firms must be careful to follow Rules of Professional Conduct governing interactive websites
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
My firm is becoming very technologically advanced, particularly in advertising. We have now developed a very interactive website. Are there any ethical concerns?
Lawyers should seek a client's consent before pushing for memorandum opinions to be published
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
I have obtained a ruling from an appellate court in a case with a memorandum opinion that is very favorable to my client and which establishes new law that will be helpful to my client and other potential clients in future cases. Is it a violation of the ethical rules of confidentiality for me to actively seek publication of the memorandum opinion? Do I need my client's consent?
