ABSTRACT: A New Hampshire attorney who is a Partner in their firm cannot sell their practice or firm to an Associate if they are not retiring from the practice of the law in the State of New
Attorneys may be asked to assist with the wind-up and final disposition of a deceased or incapacitated sole practitioner’s law practice. This article provides guidelines for doing so in compliance with applicable Rules of Professional Conduct and Supreme Court Rules.
This opinion was submitted for publication to the NHBA Board of Governors at its April 20, 2017 meeting.