Pennsylvania Bar Association Ethics Opinions
Free plain-English summaries of legal ethics opinions issued by the Pennsylvania Bar Association, with full citations and source links on every page.
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Can a Pennsylvania lawyer ask about or threaten to report a witness's or party's immigration status?
It depends on purpose. The opinion concludes that referencing, inquiring into, or reporting a person's immigration status to keep that person from participating in the legal system violates Pa.R.P.C. …
Can a Pennsylvania lawyer use generative AI like ChatGPT in their practice?
Yes, with safeguards. The joint opinion concludes lawyers may use AI if they understand its risks, verify all output and citations, protect client confidentiality, supervise it like nonlawyer staff, a…
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Legal ethics opinions from the Pennsylvania 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.