ABSTRACT: Representing a client in a matter funded in whole or in part through donation-based crowdfunding is not unethical per se. Lawyers are encouraged to exercise substantial caution when undertaking a crowdfunded matter, however, as ethical concerns abound and increase as an attorney’s involvement with the fundraising increases. ANNOTATIONS: Lawyers contemplating undertaking a crowdfunded matter … Read more
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I recently learned it is very likely my client probably provided the court false and misleading information that is material to the dispute. What are my obligations with respect to these issues? Assuming the matter has been concluded, do I have a duty to correct the record? What are … Read more
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I have heard that a lawyer can pay a witness for reasonable expenses, but where is the line between expenses and paying a witness for testimony? How do I determine what is acceptable and what compensation is prohibited? You are right to be cautious. New Hampshire Rule of Professional … Read more
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: One of my clients paid me a retainer and we filed suit on his behalf. The retainer is now exhausted, and the client has not paid my invoice for several months. The client has also not responded to my emails, phone calls, or letters for several months. Can I … Read more
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I represent a client in a litigated matter. Circumstances have developed that make it necessary for me to file a motion to withdraw from the case. Are there limitations on the things I may say in my motion to withdraw? Yes. You must consider your obligation to maintain client … Read more
An inactive lawyer may not enter into a referral fee agreement with an active New Hampshire lawyer for matters that first arose after the change in status because that would violate the restrictions on the practice of law and present a great risk of misrepresentation.
1983-84 #1983-84/1 Formal Opinion Ethical Rules on Attorney Advertising #1983-84/2 Formal Opinion (BOG 9/20/83) Contingent Fee in Support Arrearage Case #1983-84/3 Advisory Opinion Duty to Inform Client #1983-84/4 Formal Opinion (BOG 10/14/83) Representing Both Parties in Marital Mediation #1983-84/5 Formal Opinion (BOG 3/22/84) Part-Time District Court Judge: Public Service Limitations/ Practice Limitations #1983-84/6 Advisory Opinion … Read more
A credit card may be used for the payment of legal fees and a lawyer may enter into the standard “Merchant Agreement” with the credit card issuer provided the lawyer enters into a fee agreement in which the client consents to limited disclosure concerning the client to a third party and the imposition of interest charges. Canon 2 and 5
The Appellate Division of the State Department of Employment Security has included in its mailing to pro se appellants a notice of the availability of representation through the Family and Housing Law Clinic of the Franklin Pierce Law Center. The issue presented for consideration is whether the mailing of such notices is prohibited by the Code of Professional Responsibility.
