State Bar of Nevada Ethics Opinions
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Does a nonresident Nevada-licensed attorney who uses a coworking space in Nevada 'maintain an office' under SCR 42.1, and must that address be filed as advertising?
Yes to the office; no to the advertising filing. The Committee concludes that a nonresident Nevada attorney's use of a Nevada coworking office space counts as maintaining an office under SCR 42.1, sub…
Can a lawyer advertise that they are a certified specialist in a field of law in Nevada?
The Committee concluded that a lawyer certified as a specialist may list the certification on advertisements, letterhead, and business cards if the certifying organization is approved by the State Bar…
Can a Nevada lawyer advertise more than three areas of practice?
The Committee concluded that SCR 198 prohibits advertising more than three designated fields of practice, and that listing more areas violates the rule unless the listing does not imply special traini…
Can a lawyer list on letterhead other states where the lawyer is admitted but on inactive status?
The Committee concluded that a lawyer may list on letterhead the states where the lawyer is admitted but currently inactive only if the listing is qualified to indicate the inactive status, such as an…
Can a lawyer mail companies a form letter offering services in a specific practice area like import-export law?
The Committee concluded that a lawyer may send international-business companies a form letter offering import-export and customs-law services, provided the lawyer has no information that any recipient…
Can a Nevada lawyer's letterhead show that the Nevada firm is affiliated with an out-of-state law firm?
The Committee concluded that a Nevada firm whose name complies with SCR 199 (the firm name is that of a Nevada bar member in good standing and a bona fide member of the firm) may show its affiliation …
Can a lawyer send direct-mail letters soliciting people facing foreclosure or tax liens?
The Committee concluded that mailing targeted solicitation letters to specific people known to need legal services because of a pending foreclosure, an existing tax lien, or prior litigation, where th…
Can a lawyer cut his fee in half if the client donates the savings to the lawyer's church?
No. The Committee concluded that offering to waive half a fee on the condition the client donates the savings to a church is impermissible fee-splitting with a nonlawyer under SCR 188, even though the…
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Legal ethics opinions from the State Bar of Nevada 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.