New Hampshire Bar Association Ethics Opinions
Free plain-English summaries of legal ethics opinions issued by the New Hampshire Bar Association, with full citations and source links on every page.
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Can a New Hampshire lawyer represent a client whose legal fees are paid through donation-based crowdfunding, and what ethical duties apply?
The opinion concludes that representing a client in a matter funded through donation-based crowdfunding is not unethical per se, but it triggers duties under several rules: client consent to third-par…
Can a New Hampshire lawyer offer discounted legal services through a group coupon or daily deal site like Groupon?
A lawyer may offer a coupon deal (paid at the time of service) if advertising-cost, conflict, competence, refund, and trust-accounting rules are satisfied; the opinion concludes a prepaid deal is unli…
Can a New Hampshire lawyer advertise that they are a "Million Dollar Advocate" or a member of the "Million Dollar Advocates Forum"?
Yes, but only with an appropriate disclaimer. Without one, the opinion concludes the claim is likely to create unjustified expectations about results and violates Rule 7.1(b) and (c).
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Legal ethics opinions from the New Hampshire Bar Association 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.