#2004-05/01 Non-Recourse Lawsuit Financing

Ethics Committee Advisory Opinion #2004-05/01 By the NHBA Ethics Committee This opinion was submitted for publication to the NHBA Board of Governors at its April 2005 meeting. ABSTRACT: Participating in non-recourse lawsuit financing is not per se unethical, but many potential issues exist.  An attorney contemplating involvement in such programs must be very cautious in … Read more

#2000-01/05 Release Of Billing Statement To Third Party Auditors

Ethics Committee Advisory Opinion #2000-01/05 By the NHBA Ethics Committee This opinion was submitted for publication to the NHBA Board of Governors at its November 16, 2000 meeting. ABSTRACT: An attorney may not ethically submit detailed billing statements to outside auditors without prior consultation and informed consent of the client, Rule 1.6(a).  In addition, an … Read more