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Public Ethics Advisory Opinions

These public opinions have been prepared by the Publications Subcommittee of the Association’s Rules of Professional Conduct Committee. The issues and topics covered within these opinions originate from actual requests for ethics advisory opinions submitted to the Ethics Advisory Service by lawyer members of the Association.

In selecting topics and issues for publication, the Publications Subcommittee has reviewed opinions referred to it by Ethics Counsel and/or panel members of the Ethics Advisory Service for purposes of determining whether the opinions submitted address issues of interest, importance and/or significance to the general bar and which are not highly fact-sensitive. The Publications Subcommittee has made every effort to promote and maintain confidentiality of the parties involved in the original requests.

  Published Opinions

Abobe Acrobat Document 12-LSBA-RPCC-019 PUBLIC Opinion  (11/29/2012)
Accepting Credit Cards for Payment of Fees and Costs
Rules 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 and, and 1.15  

Abobe Acrobat Document 12-LSBA-RPCC-018 PUBLIC Opinion  (1/30/2012)
Sharing Legal Fees with Suspended or Disbarred Lawyers
Rules 1.5, 1.15(d) and (e), and 5.5(e)(1) and (e)(4)  

Abobe Acrobat Document 08-LSBA-RPCC-017 PUBLIC Opinion  (6/30/2008)
Sharing Office Space with Non-Lawyers
Rule 1.6, Rule 1.8(a), Rule 5.3, Rule 5.4, Rule 5.5(a), Rule 5.5(e)(3), Rule 7.2, Rule 7.3(a)  

Abobe Acrobat Document 08-LSBA-RPCC-016 PUBLIC Opinion  (2/29/2008)
Conflict of Interest: Simultaneous Representation of Driver and Guest-Passenger
Rule 1.7, Rule 1.9  

Abobe Acrobat Document 07-LSBA-RPCC-015 PUBLIC Opinion   (12/20/2007)
Gifts to Clients
Rule 7.1(c). Rule 7.2, Rule 7.3(a)  

Abobe Acrobat Document 07-LSBA-RPCC-014 PUBLIC Opinion  (10/12/2007)
Permissible Communications with Persons Already Represented by Counsel
Rule 4.2  

Abobe Acrobat Document 07-LSBA-RPCC-013 PUBLIC Opinion  (8/9/2007)
Sharing Office Space Without Sharing Liabilities and Conflicts Rule 1.10, Rule 1.5(e), Rule 7.5(d)
Rule 1.10, Rule 1.5(e), Rule 7.5(d)  

Abobe Acrobat Document 07-LSBA-RPCC-012 PUBLIC Opinion  (4/3/2007)
Identification of a Law Practice - Fictitious or Trade Names; Multiple Business Identities
Rule 7.1, Rule 7.4, Rule 7.5  

Abobe Acrobat Document 07-LSBA-RPCC-011 PUBLIC Opinion  (2/15/2007)
Conflicts of Interest and the Part-time Prosecutor
Rule 1.7(a), Rule 1.11(d)  

Abobe Acrobat Document 06-LSBA-RPCC-010 PUBLIC Opinion  (6/1/2006)
Lawyer’s Duty to Report Professional Misconduct of Another Lawyer
Rule 8.3(a)  

Abobe Acrobat Document 06-LSBA-RPCC-009 PUBLIC Opinion   (3/1/2006)
Funds or Property of Missing Client
Rule 1.15, Rule 1.0(h), Rule 1.3  

Abobe Acrobat Document 06-LSBA-RPCC-008 PUBLIC Opinion   (1/4/2006)
Client File Retention
Rule 1.15(a)  

Abobe Acrobat Document 05-LSBA-RPCC-007 PUBLIC Opinion  (11/21/2005)
Lawyer as a Witness
Rule 3.7, Rule 1.7, Rule 1.9, Rule 1.4(a)(5)  

Abobe Acrobat Document 05-LSBA-RPCC-006 PUBLIC Opinion   (10/13/2005)
Client Confidentiality vs. Subpoena/Court Order to Testify
Rule 1.6(b)(6)  

Abobe Acrobat Document 05-LSBA-RPCC-005 PUBLIC Opinion  (9/27/2005)
Lawyer Providing “Hotline” Advice in the Wake of a Natural Disaster
Rule 1.1, Rule 4.2, Rule 6.5, Rule 7.1, Rule 7.3  

Abobe Acrobat Document 05-LSBA-RPCC-004 PUBLIC Opinion  (4/4/2005)
Safekeeping the Property of Clients and Third Parties
Rule 1.15(d), Rule 1.15(e)  

Abobe Acrobat Document 05-LSBA-RPCC-003 PUBLIC Opinion  (4/4/2005)
Surrender of Client File Upon Termination of Representation
Rule 1.16(d), Rule 1.4  

Abobe Acrobat Document 05-LSBA-RPCC-002 PUBLIC Opinion  (4/4/2005)
Contingency Fees in Domestic Relations Cases
Rule 1.5(d)  

Abobe Acrobat Document 05-LSBA-RPCC-001 PUBLIC Opinion  (4/4/2005)
Lawyer Retirement – Ethical Requirements to Client
Rule 1.16(d), Rule 1.15, Rule 1.6  

The comments and opinions of the Committee—public or private—are not binding on any person or tribunal, including—but not limited to—the Office of Disciplinary Counsel and the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board. Public opinions are those which the Committee has published—specifically designated thereon as “PUBLIC”—and may be cited. Private opinions are those that have not been published by the Committee—specifically designated thereon as “NOT FOR PUBLICATION”—and are intended to be advice for the originally-inquiring lawyer only and are not intended to be made available for public use or for citation. Neither the LSBA, the members of the Committee or its Ethics Counsel assume any legal liability or responsibility for the advice and opinions expressed in this process.

Recommended format for citation of PUBLIC opinions: e.g., “LSBA-RPCC PUBLIC Opinion 05-RPCC-001 (04/04/2005)”.

Questions, comments or suggestions regarding the opinions, the publication process or the Ethics Advisory Service may be directed to Eric Barefield, Assistant Ethics Counsel, Louisiana State Bar Association, 601 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130; direct dial: (504) 619-0122; fax: (504) 598-6753.
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