Author: Alyssa

Ethics Opinion 768

Topic:        Definition of “communication” with represented parties; knowledge of adverse party’s representation by counsel; statement of client position as legal advice.

Ethics Opinion 767

Topic:    Part-time public official or employee; Conflicts of interest; Advertising

Ethics Opinion 764

Topic:              Escrow funds; fee agreements; conflicts of interest; Interest on Lawyer Account (IOLA)

Ethics Opinion 763

Topic:        Third-party payments by credit card; fees deducted from such payments before remittance to client.

Ethics Opinion 762

Topic:    Supervision by New York lawyers and law firms of lawyers licensed in foreign countries

Ethics Opinion 760

Topic:  Retainer agreement – power of attorney; Lawyer settling matter under power of attorney; Lawyer endorsing settlement check on behalf of client under power of attorney