Proposed
Formal Opinion Interim No. 090001A interprets Rule 1-500(B) of the Rules
of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of California and Business and
Professions Code section 6090.5. It considers whether in settling a dispute
with a former client, may an attorney seek: (1) the former client’s
written representations that no State Bar complaint has been filed; (2) the
former client’s representation that he or she has no present intention to
file a State Bar complaint; (3) the former client’s written contractual
agreement not to file a State Bar complaint against the attorney based on
matters relating to or arising out of the representation; or (4) the former
client’s oral agreement not to file a State Bar complaint against the
attorney based on matters relating to or arising out of the representation?
SOURCE: |
State Bar Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct |
DEADLINE: |
Jan. 31 |
CONTACT: |
Angela Marlaud
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2116
415-538-2171 (fax)
angela.marlaud@calbar.ca.gov |