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 an out-of-state lawyer who is not licensed in Nevada act as in-house counsel for a multijurisdictional company doing business in Nevada?
Yes, within limits. The Committee concludes that an out-of-state, non-Nevada-licensed lawyer who is in-house counsel to a multijurisdictional corporation may fall within the Rule 5.5(b)(3) exception i…
Can a certified law student appear in court for a client without the supervising lawyer physically present, if the client, the lawyer, and the judge all agree?
The Committee concluded that no. Under SCR 49.5, a supervising lawyer who is not part of the William S. Boyd School of Law clinical program cannot be excused from being physically present while a cert…
Can a lawyer licensed in another state associate with a Nevada law firm to handle transactional matters for Nevada clients?
The Committee concluded that an out-of-state lawyer admitted and in good standing elsewhere may associate with a Nevada lawyer to provide transactional services to Nevada clients, so long as the Nevad…
Can a lawyer licensed in another state represent Social Security claimants in Nevada without being admitted there?
The Committee concluded that an attorney admitted in another state but not in Nevada does not commit the unauthorized practice of law by representing Social Security claimants in proceedings before th…
Can a California-licensed lawyer represent Nevada clients before the bi-state Tahoe Regional Planning Agency?
The Committee concluded that because the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is a bi-state agency created by an interstate compact and is not subject to either state's attorney-licensing rules, a Californi…
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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.