The frequency of calls to my office that begin, “Do I have to report …?” suggests that a brief refresher course on Rule of Professional Conduct 8.3 is in order.
Most New Jersey lawyers are generally familiar with the RPCs and practice in a reasonably ethical manner the vast majority of the time. We are most aware of the “major” RPCs, such as the prohibition against commingling trust funds, the mandate to advise our client when his case has been dismissed, and the rule that says we can’t sue a former client without her consent. These guidelines, though strict, are usually easy to follow. They are essential to restoring and maintaining public confidence in legal professionals.
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