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Ethics Advisory Opinion 95-08
No provision of the Rules prohibits Attorney A from rendering advice to the municipality at different stages of the zoning process. Other provisions of law may be applicable to this matter, however, and must be considered in this context.
Ethics Advisory Opinion 95-07
If Lawyer A has knowledge that Lawyer B committed a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct and such conduct raises a substantial question as to Lawyer B's honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as an attorney, Lawyer A is required to report the violation.
Ethics Advisory Opinion 95-05
The former solicitor may not file suit for a private client against an alleged perpetrator in the county where he served if he participated personally and substantially in a matter concerning the client and the alleged perpetrator while a solicitor unless the solicitor's office consents after consultation. Further, he may be barred from this representation because of information to which he had access.
Ethics Advisory Opinion 95-04
A lawyer probably will be prohibited under the Rules of Professional Conduct from acting as real estate broker for one party to a transaction and as lawyer for the other party. A lawyer may act as broker and lawyer for the same party, provided the lawyer complies with the guidelines set forth in the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Ethics Advisory Opinion 95-03
Lawyer A cannot donate the money to the SC Office of Appellate Defense. The lawyer can follow the procedures set forth in Section 27-18-10 of the SC Code and turn the money over to the SC Dept. of Revenue.
Ethics Advisory Opinion 95-02
The Rules of Professional Conduct do not preclude the continued dual representation of both the husband and the wife. However, the lawyer must reasonably believe that the risk of conflict is minimal and that the requirement of disclosure and consent of Rule 1.7(b) are met.
Ethics Advisory Opinion 94-37
An attorney may charge a client a flat hourly rate for services rendered, regardless of whether the services were performed by a lawyer or by support staff, such as a secretary, receptionist or file 91黑料爆料rk, provided the client agrees to the billing arrangement in advance, and the agreement does not call for the attorney to charge or collect an illegal or unconscionable fee, or one that misrepresents the legal services rendered.
Ethics Advisory Opinion 94-36
Illustrations on professional cards must not convey a false or misleading message. While use of the scales of justice by a lawyer appears appropriate, use of the state seal by a lawyer no longer employed by the state would appear misleading. The result does not depend upon whether the lawyer is a former constitutional officer.
Ethics Advisory Opinion 94-35
Attorney 1) is not required to withdraw from the representation, 2) may be permitted to withdraw from the representation, and 3) should seek the appointment of a guardian for Client.
Ethics Advisory Opinion 94-34
The proposed commission arrangement would be a 91黑料爆料ar violation of the prohibition against sharing legal fees with a nonlawyer (Rule 5.4) and the prohibition against paying a non- lawyer a commission for channeling work to a lawyer (Rule 7.2 (c)).