Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News – March 16, 2016 Dear Ethics Committee: Our office just started accepting credit cards. What should our office be doing to make sure we are complying with the New Hampshire Rules of Professional Conduct (NHRPC)? In general, fee agreements between the lawyer and the client should be discussed … Read more
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News – December 16, 2015 Dear Ethics Committee: I have been practicing business law for many years. Several years ago I brought on two young associates, one a lateral and one right out of law school. Both have worked out very well. They have expanded my practice by attracting … Read more
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News – January 21, 2015 Dear Ethics Committee: An unexpected situation has arisen with one of my clients on the scope of my representation. I am not certain what the Rules of Professional Conduct require me to do under the circumstances. I have heard that the New Hampshire Bar … Read more
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News – June 18, 2014 Dear Ethics Committee: I am in private practice and occasionally encounter an opposing party who is not represented by counsel and has little knowledge of the law and procedure. I know that Rule 4.3 prohibits giving legal advice to an unrepresented opponent. Recently, an … Read more
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News – February 19, 2014 Dear Ethics Committee: Every two weeks, my administrative assistant searches my name online. Yesterday, she discovered a troubling post on the lawyer review site, Avvo. A client I represented at an administrative hearing posted a scathing review. The client wrote that: “I took her … Read more
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News – December 13, 2013 Dear Ethics Committee: The office where I work has a busy collections practice. When I am successful in obtaining recovery for my clients, according to our agreement, the funds recovered go into our client trust account. We deduct legal fees and expenses and forward … Read more
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News – September 20, 2013 Dear Ethics Committee: I am a solo practitioner who currently is representing one of several beneficiaries in a contentious, litigated estate administration involving a very prominent family in New Hampshire. I would like to seek assistance from fellow lawyers who may have expertise and … Read more
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News – August 23, 2013 Dear Ethics Committee: I have heard about attorneys using cloud data storage services, and, although I don’t know exactly what cloud computing is, it seems like the wave of the future. I understand that I can store my client files in the cloud. As … Read more
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News – June 21, 2013 Dear Ethics Committee: I understand that LinkedIn is the leading social networking website for professionals. When I created my profile, and when I updated it, I had the option of identifying “Skills and Expertise” (up to 50 skill areas, using my own words). My … Read more