#2017-18/02 Conflicts Arising from DeBenedetto Disclosures
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 Opinions & Guidance
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...
Sending and Receiving Emails Copied to Opposing Counsel And Clients
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 email from opposing...
Third Party Payment of Legal Fees
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...
Bartering Legal Fees for Goods or Services from Client
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...
A Question on Potential Conflicts Involving Prospective Clients
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News - October 18, 2017 Dear Ethics Committee: A real estate broker has contacted me to represent him before the Real Estate Commission and in a Superior Court action. Both actions are based on a complaint...
Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in Real Estate Transactions
Ethics Corner Article New Hampshire Bar News - April 20, 2016 Dear Ethics Committee: I have been asked to draft a real estate purchase agreements for both Buyer and Seller. Is this permissible? Is it permissible for me to represent Borrower and...
How to Accept Credit Card Payments the Ethical Way
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...
The Ethics of Texting: Preserving Client Files
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...
Ethics Committee Clarifies Expectations for Help Line Inquiries
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...
Rule 4.3 and the Difficulties of Dealing with an Unrepresented Opponent
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...
Can Lawyers Respond to False Accusations Online?
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...