Fee Splitting
ETHICS OPINION F0 2023-01 QUESTION: I received the referral of a case that I agreed to take as a contingency fee matter. We ultimately prevailed in the case and now…
Lien Reduction and Double Dipping
ETHICS OPINION R0-2015-01 QUESTION: The question before the Disciplinary Commission is whether a lawyer representing a client on a contingency fee basis may enter an agreement for, charge, or collect…
Referrals from credit bureau partially owned by attorney.
QUESTION: “I am requesting an opinion as to whether or not this firm is prohibited by the canons of ethics or otherwise from handling collection accounts under the following facts:…
Limitations on in-house counsel of corporation who is not admitted to practice law in Alabama
QUESTION: “As discussed in our telephone conversation, I would appreciate your assistance in clarifying a question I have concerning State Bar requirements for a prospective employee at Acme. I am…
Subject to attorney’s lien, attorney must provide copies of client’s complete file to client upon request
QUESTION: Pursuant to our previous telephone conversations, this letter is written for the purpose of requesting a written opinion pursuant to Rule 14 of the Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement. The…
Lawyer who serves as municipal judge may represent city police officer in possible criminal and civil proceedings involving officer’s alleged misconduct if lawyer has no judicial role in any related facet of case(s).
QUESTION: “I have been approached by a police officer for advice, and posible representation, in a criminal case on an indictment which may be returned against him in Best County,…
Payment to investigator for locating witnesses and documents relevant to lawsuit
QUESTION: “I am one of the attorneys for a defendant in a civil action pending in a Circuit Court in Alabama. I have been approached by an individual, who calls…
Absent fraud or deceit it is not unethical, per se, for an attorney who is a party to a conversation with any person to make a recording of the conversation without prior knowledge and consent of all the parties thereto.
RECONSIDERATION OF SURREPTIOUS TAPE RECORDINGS OPINION [RO-83-183 PUBLISHED IN MAY, 1984, ALABAMA LAWYER] QUESTION: “Is it ethical for an attorney or an investigator or other person acting on behalf of…
Lawyer’s representation of clients in civil and criminal matters affected by lawyer’s serving as city prosecutor
QUESTION: “Please advise me as to when I could represent a client in a criminal matter and civil matter, so long as I am the prosecutor for the City of…
Lawyer’s representation of co-plaintiffs in civil litigation where there are sufficient assets to settle all potential claims
QUESTION: “I request a written opinion under Rule 14 whether or not I may represent all parties on claims under the following facts: Family A is composed of husband and…
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