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…
If a New Hampshire lawyer agrees to be paid in a client's goods or services instead of cash, what does Rule 1.8 require?
A barter arrangement is a business transaction with the client, so the lawyer must comply with Rule 1.8(a), including fair written terms, advising the client in writing to seek independent counsel, an…
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…
To pressure a client to pay an unpaid bill, can a New Hampshire lawyer report the debt to the IRS as forgiven, or report the nonpayment to an agency that regulates the client?
No. The opinion concludes that telling the IRS the fees were forgiven, or telling the client's regulator about the unpaid bill, discloses confidential information in violation of Rules 1.6 and 1.9 and…
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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.