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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Must a Minnesota lawyer tell a current client about the lawyer's own potential malpractice?
Under this now-repealed opinion, a lawyer who knew their conduct could be the basis for a non-frivolous malpractice claim by a current client materially affecting the client's interests had duties und…
Can a Minnesota lawyer accept a gratuity from a court reporting service the client pays for?
The opinion concludes a lawyer should not accept, or let a non-lawyer employee accept, a gratuity from a court reporting or similar service for which a client is expected to pay unless the client cons…
Could a Minnesota city or municipal attorney defend criminal cases?
The opinion, since repealed, concluded a municipal attorney could not defend a criminal case arising within the city served, and could defend cases elsewhere only if doing so created no conflict and d…
Could a Minnesota part-time judge practice law in the court where the judge served?
The opinion, since repealed, concluded it was improper for a part-time judge, or the judge's partners or associates, to practice law in the court the judge served on or in any court of record subject …
Could a Minnesota county attorney defend a criminal case in another county?
The opinion, since repealed, concluded it was improper for a county attorney to defend a criminal case in another county unless the accused would otherwise be deprived of competent counsel, and then o…
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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.