District of Columbia Bar Ethics Opinions
Free plain-English summaries of legal ethics opinions issued by the District of Columbia Bar, with full citations and source links on every page.
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Can a criminal defense lawyer keep representing defendants while applying for a job at the U.S. Attorney's office?
The opinion concluded that a lawyer who mainly does criminal defense may keep representing defendants while seeking a position with the U.S. Attorney's office, provided each client consents after full…
Can a D.C. lawyer charge a reverse contingent fee based on how much money the lawyer saves the client from a claim against the client?
The opinion concludes that the D.C. Rules do not prohibit reverse contingent fees, where the fee is based on the difference between the amount a third party demands from the client and the amount ulti…
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Legal ethics opinions from the District of Columbia Bar 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.