Disciplinary Board of the Hawaii Supreme Court Ethics Opinions
Free plain-English summaries of legal ethics opinions issued by the Disciplinary Board of the Hawaii Supreme Court, with full citations and source links on every page.
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What are a volunteer lawyer's ethical duties when giving free legal help at a self-help center, Access to Justice Room, or Law Day table?
The opinion concludes that volunteer attorneys at self-help centers, Access to Justice Rooms, and Law Day events must follow the Hawaii Rules: tell people the scope is limited (HRPC 1.2(c) and 7.1), k…
Are a lawyer's website, domain name, and email subject to the advertising rules, and can a lawyer email prospective clients?
The opinion concludes that communications about a lawyer's services on a web site are advertising and are subject to HRPC 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, and 7.5, covering domain names, web and email addresses, banner…
Can a law firm share office space and a receptionist with a non-lawyer such as a CPA?
The opinion concludes that a law firm or attorney may sublet part of its offices to non-lawyers, and share reception and secretarial services on a cost basis, provided the non-lawyer does not solicit …
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Legal ethics opinions from the Disciplinary Board of the Hawaii Supreme Court interpret the rules of professional conduct for working lawyers, in response to inquiries from members and committees. They are not binding like court discipline decisions, but courts and discipline boards treat formal opinions as substantial guidance on how the rules apply. Every opinion above has a plain-English question and short answer, plus a link to the original source on the bar's site.