Paying Fact Witnesses for Testimony
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I have heard that a lawyer can pay a witness for reasonable expenses, but where is the line between expenses and paying a witness for testimony? How do I determine what
Resources
Withdrawing from Representation – Rule 1:16 Non-Payment and Failure to Communicate – Part 1
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: One of my clients paid me a retainer and we filed suit on his behalf. The retainer is now exhausted, and the client has not paid my invoice for several months.
Withdrawing from Representation – Motions to Withdraw – Part 2
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I represent a client in a litigated matter. Circumstances have developed that make it necessary for me to file a motion to withdraw from the case. Are there limitations on the
#2021-22/01 Inactive Lawyers and Referral Fees
An inactive lawyer may not enter into a referral fee agreement with an active New Hampshire lawyer for matters that first arose after the change in status because that would violate the restrictions on the practice of law and present a great risk of misrepresentation.
Ethics Opinions Years 1980 – 1989
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
#2020-21/03 Dealing with a Deceased or Incapacitated Sole Practitioner’s Practice
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.
Can a client require an attorney to use two-factor authentication for communications?
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee, I regularly handle a number of matters for a small local bank. Recently, they had some information security issues and have changed how they communicate. They would like me to encrypt
Wire Transfer Fraud Best Practices
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I have been seeing a lot of news about attorneys being the victims of wire transfer fraud, and my insurance company is asking questions about our handling of wire transfers. How
Working Remotely Under NH Rule 5.5
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: The American Bar Association recently issued an opinion regarding lawyers working remotely in a state in which they are not licensed to practice. What are the relevant ethics rules in New