Editor’s Note: This is part II of an ongoing series of Ethics Corner articles called “Lawyers and Texting” addressing this new method of communication, which brings with it ethical concerns regarding the New Hampshire Rules of Professional...
Part II: Confidentiality and Privilege (Waivers) Dear Ethics Committee: I recently started representing a young woman who was arrested on a DUI charge. She texted me and asked me when her arraignment was and what she could expect at that hearing...
Ethics Corner Article Part I: Competence and Communication Rules Dear Ethics Committee: I have been asked by several clients to use text messaging as my main method to communicate with them. My cell phone has texting ability and it is not...
Ethics Committee Advisory Opinion #2018-19/02 by the NHBA Ethics Committee. This opinion was submitted for publication to the NHBA Board of Governors at its May 6, 2019 meeting. read more A Note About Ethics Materials from the NH Bar Association...
Ethics Committee Advisory Opinion #2018-19/01 by the NHBA Ethics Committee. This opinion was submitted for publication to the NHBA Board of Governors at its May 6, 2019 meeting. read more A Note About Ethics Materials from the NH Bar Association...
The NHBA Ethics Committee produces two types of work product. Opinions of the Committee (below) analyze and apply the Rules to specific situational inquiries submitted to the Committee. Ethics Corner / Practical Ethics articles analyze and apply...
December 19, 2018 Dear Ethics Committee: I am representing an elderly client in a civil matter. The client is 80 years old and has been diagnosed with dementia. While there has been no finding by a court that she lacks capacity, the client...
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News – September 19, 2018 Question: I am a busy general practitioner. I am finding that between my hectic court schedule and limited office time, it is a challenge to keep up with the daily influx of phone...
Ethics Committee Advisory Opinion #2017-18/02 by the NHBA Ethics Committee. This opinion was submitted for publication to the NHBA Board of Governors at its June 28, 2018 meeting. read more
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News - July 18, 2018 This article addresses the ethical implications of sending an email to opposing counsel and either copying or blind copying it to your client, as well as the implication of receiving an...
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News - December 20, 2017 Dear Ethics Corner: I have a new client who is an architect. She asked me to draft her will, and wanted to pay my bill in part by providing me with plans for my new office. Do you...
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News - November 15, 2017 Dear Ethics Committee: I recently met with a prospective client regarding his upcoming domestic relations contempt hearing. I went over the fee agreement, the retainer amount...
