Ethics Committee Formal Opinion 1994-95/2 Conflict of Interest: Personal Injury Settlements/Brokerage Referral April 20, 1995 ANNOTATION: QUESTIONS: May an attorney refer a client to an investment broker in exchange for a referral fee from the broker if the referral fee is not paid from the client’s funds, and if the lawyer discloses to the client … Read more
Ethics Committee Formal Opinion 1994-95/3 Radio Call-In Program April 20, 1995 ANNOTATION: An attorney may conduct a radio call-in program, but is cautioned to take precautions against improper solicitation, disclosing confidential information or engaging in a conflict of interest. See Rules 1.6, 1.7, 1.9, 7.3. QUESTIONS: Whether an attorney may conduct a radio call-in program … Read more
Ethics Committee Formal Opinion 1994-95/5 Candor to Tribunal: Use of Questionable Evidence for the Purpose of Impeachment February 16, 1995 ANNOTATION: An attorney is prohibited from offering evidence in a trial that is known by the attorney to be false, whether or not the evidence was produced by the client or a third party (Rule … Read more
Ethics Committee Advisory Opinion 1994-95/6 Attorney/Client Relationship, Independent Professional Judgment and Conflicts Avoidance: Association Staff Attorney Providing Legal Counsel to Association Members June 14, 1995 ANNOTATION: Attorneys employed by an association to render advice on behalf of association members, like other attorneys, have a duty to render independent professional judgment under Rule 2.1 irrespective of any … Read more
Ethics Committee Formal Opinion #1995/96‑16 Formation of a limited liability company by several New Hampshire law firms for the purpose of purchasing discounted debt with the member law firms then seeking to collect the discounted debt on a contingent fee basis. September 10, 1996 ANNOTATION: A lawyer shall not acquire a proprietary interest in the … Read more
Ethics Committee Formal Opinion 1994-95/7 Conflicts of Interest: Obtaining Security for Payment of Attorney’s Fees February 16, 1995 ANNOTATION: It is generally permissible for an attorney to acquire a security interest on assets of a client so long as the strict mandates of NHRPC 1. 8(a) are followed. The burden of showing adherence to NHRPC … Read more
Ethics Committee Advisory Opinion #1995/96‑8 Collection of Fees in Diversionary Sentencing Program March 21, 1996 ANNOTATION: QUESTIONS: May a prosecutor collect, hold, and distribute fees from defendants charged with alcohol-related violations who have voluntarily agreed to participate in a diversion program? Does a prosecutor’s clerical and administrative assistance to such a program create an impermissible … Read more
Ethics Committee Formal Opinion #1995/96‑1 Mailings To Potential Clients Who May Have Need Of Legal Services October 11, 1995 ANNOTATION: QUESTIONS: May an attorney mail introduction letters to persons who may have need of legal services? Read More
Ethics Committee Formal Opinion #1995/96‑3 Temporary Lawyers ‑ Temporary Lawyer Placement Agency November 8, 1995 ANNOTATION: Rule 5.4 does not expressly prohibit the leasing of lawyers from a business not engaged in the practice of law. (Rule 5.4) Full and adequate disclosure to existing and prospective clients must be made regarding the use of temporary … Read more
Ethics Committee Formal Opinion #1995/96‑4 Conflicts of Interest: Litigation Against Town When Attorney Serves on the Town Planning Board and Participation in Amendments to Town Ordinance as a Member of the Planning Board when Attorney’s Clients May be Either Adversely or Favorably Affected by Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. December 13, 1995 ANNOTATION: A lawyer who … Read more