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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What must a New Hampshire lawyer do to protect client confidences when traveling internationally with devices that could be searched at the border?
Lawyers remain bound by the Rules abroad: Rule 1.1 competence includes staying current on technology, and Rule 1.6 requires protecting client confidences, so a lawyer should understand how devices sto…
When does an email from a would-be client create duties under New Hampshire's Rule 1.18, and can a firm screen the lawyer to avoid disqualifying the whole firm?
Once a New Hampshire lawyer receives and reviews information sent in good faith by someone seeking representation, Rule 1.18 confidentiality duties attach; if the information could be significantly ha…
What are a New Hampshire lawyer's duties regarding metadata in electronic documents sent to or received from opposing counsel?
Sending lawyers must take reasonable care to avoid disclosing confidential information hidden in metadata, and receiving lawyers may not search for, review, or use metadata from opposing counsel, beca…
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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.