April 2023

Starting a law firm that operates in multiple jurisdictions can be lucrative, but also confusing with multiple, competing ethics rules.  In March 2023, the ABA issued Formal Opinion 540 to provide guidance to lawyers who practice in. more than one jurisdiction.

Model Rule 8.5 Offers Guidance for Lawyers Running a Firm in Multiple Jurisdictions

Formal

Starting a law firm that operates in multiple jurisdictions can be lucrative, but also confusing with multiple, competing ethics rules.  In March 2023, the ABA issued Formal Opinion 540 to provide guidance to lawyers who practice in. more than one jurisdiction.

Model Rule 8.5 Offers Guidance for Lawyers Running a Firm in Multiple Jurisdictions

Formal

Starting a law firm that operates in multiple jurisdictions can be lucrative, but also confusing with multiple, competing ethics rules.  In March 2023, the ABA issued Formal Opinion 540 to provide guidance to lawyers who practice in. more than one jurisdiction.

Model Rule 8.5 Offers Guidance for Lawyers Running a Firm in Multiple Jurisdictions

Formal