Ethics Opinion 1089
Topic: Retired lawyer’s use of “Esq.”
Topic: Retired lawyer’s use of “Esq.”
Topic: Confidentiality; Identifying clients
Topic: Charge for cancelling meeting with lawyer
Topic: Referral fee from investment advisor
Topic: Conflict checks
Topic: Confidential information; defense attorney’s knowledge of co-defendant’s innocence; consent to disclose confidential information of deceased former client; implied authorization to disclose
Topic: Conflict of interest; differing interests
Topic: Unauthorized practice of law
Topic: Unauthorized practice of law; professional independence; fee splitting.
Topic: Communication with public officials