In Formal Opinion 505 (the Opinion), the ABA wades into the discussion about nonrefundable attorney fees paid in advance, and declares that such a label “is not accurate” and should “not dictate whether a fee has been...more
A lurking issue for lawyers who live and/or work in multiple jurisdictions is which ethics rules apply to their conduct. A lawyer who lives, works, and serves clients whose interests are confined to a single jurisdiction need...more
The American Bar Association (ABA) has issued its second formal opinion concerning Model Rule 4.2 in as many months. The so-called “no-contact rule” prohibits a lawyer from having contact with a represented party about the...more
12/8/2022
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American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rule 4.2, the “no-contact rule,” provides that:
“In representing a client, a lawyer shall not communicate about the subject of the representation with a person the lawyer knows to be...more