Minnesota Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board Ethics Opinions
Free plain-English summaries of legal ethics opinions issued by the Minnesota Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board, with full citations and source links on every page.
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Does a Minnesota lawyer need a client's informed consent before posting about the client's matter on a listserv?
Not always. Minnesota Rule 1.6(b)(2) lets a lawyer disclose non-privileged information the client has not asked to keep inviolate and that the lawyer reasonably believes is not embarrassing or detrime…
Can a Minnesota lawyer reveal client information to respond to a negative online review?
No. The opinion concludes that Rule 1.6(b)(8)'s self-defense exception does not permit a lawyer to reveal information relating to the representation of a client when responding to comments, negative o…
What are a Minnesota lawyer's ethical duties regarding metadata in electronic documents?
The opinion holds a lawyer must act competently to avoid improperly disclosing confidential or privileged information in metadata, and a lawyer who receives a document the lawyer knows or reasonably s…
Can a Minnesota lawyer use unencrypted email or a cell phone to send confidential client information?
Yes. The opinion allows a lawyer to use unencrypted email and digital cordless or cellular phones, within a digital service area, to communicate confidential client information without violating Rule …
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Legal ethics opinions from the Minnesota Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board 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.