State Bar of Nevada Ethics Opinions
Free plain-English summaries of legal ethics opinions issued by the State Bar of Nevada, with full citations and source links on every page.
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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 lawyer who lives in Nevada but is licensed only in other states use letterhead with a Nevada address?
The Committee concluded that an attorney who lives in Nevada but is licensed only in other states may not use letterhead showing a Nevada address and his out-of-state admissions unless it is modified …
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 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 …
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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.