State Bar of Nevada Ethics Opinions
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Does a Nevada-licensed attorney who serves as a company's CEO, not its lawyer, violate Rule 4.2 by contacting a represented opposing party?
No, on these facts. The Committee concludes that a Nevada-licensed attorney who serves only as an organization's CEO, and does not represent it or any client in the matter, is not 'representing a clie…
Can a lawyer in litigation against a government agency make public records requests to that agency without violating the no-contact rule?
Yes. The Committee concludes that making a public records request to a government agency the lawyer is suing does not violate Rule 4.2, because the request is 'authorized by law' under Nevada's Public…
Can a lawyer for the opposing party interview a represented corporation's lower-level employees without going through the company's counsel?
The Committee concluded that yes, within limits. Following the Nevada Supreme Court's decision in Palmer v. Pioneer Inn Associates, the no-contact rule (SCR 182, now NRPC 4.2) bars ex parte contact wi…
Can an employer's lawyer send a workers'-comp light-duty job offer directly to a represented employee?
The Committee concluded that an employer's counsel who mails the statutorily required light-duty employment offer directly to an injured employee known to be represented, without sending a copy to the…
Can a lawyer who is personally a party to a dispute contact the other side directly when they have a lawyer?
No. The Committee concluded a lawyer personally involved in a dispute should not communicate directly with adversaries represented by counsel in that matter without the other lawyer's consent, especia…
Can a lawyer send a demand letter threatening to sue someone who owes a client money?
Yes, with qualifications. The Committee concluded a lawyer may demand payment and threaten suit if the lawyer reasonably believes the claim and the intent to sue are legitimate, but may not threaten c…
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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.