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Iowa Board of Professional Ethics Opinions

DateOpinion NumberTitle
02/22/1996””95-23””Firm Name: Former Partner
02/22/1996””95-24””Entrepreneur of the Year
02/22/1996””95-25””Probate: Administrator's Right to Records
12/14/1995””95-14””Conflict: Former County Attorney-Criminal Practice
12/14/1995””95-15
””Chamber of Commerce-Publication
12/14/1995””95-16””Wills: For Institution
12/14/1995””95-17””Administrative Law Judge: Practice
12/14/1995””95-18””Law Lists: Union Privilege Legal Services
12/14/1995””95-19””Law List: Legal Resources, Inc.
09/28/1995””95-01””Fees: Assigning Contingent Fee
09/28/1995””95-02””Lawyer: Restriction on Practice
09/28/1995””95-03””Law Firm: Centennial
09/28/1995””95-04””Conflict: County Attorney Representation in Civil Matters
09/28/1995””95-05””Credit Card: "Law Card"
09/28/1995””95-06””Law Lists: Attorney Forwarding Network
09/28/1995””95-07””Party to Action: Interview Without Counsel's Consent
09/28/1995””95-08””County Bar Association: Member Directory
09/28/1995””95-09””Recording Conversations
09/28/1995””95-10
””Lawyer: Other Ventures
09/28/1995””95-11””Agri Plan/Biz Plan
09/28/1995””95-12””WORKERS' COMPENSATION: FEE EARNED
09/23/1995””95-13””Nash-Finch Prepaid Legal Services
05/23/1995””94-28””Review of formal Opinion 93-29: Title of Opinions to Both Lender andBorrower
05/23/1995””94-29””Area of Practice Association - NARCA
05/23/1995””94-30””Referral Publication by Non-Lawyer
05/23/1995””94-31””Health Care Agreements
05/23/1995””94-32””Referral: Consultant Journal
05/23/1995””94-33””Bar Association Hospital Volunteers
05/23/1995””94-34””County Attorney Representing Private Corporation Dealing With County
05/23/1995””94-35””Pleadings: Preparing for Pro Se Signature
05/23/1995””94-36””Husband and Wife: Married to County Attorney Secretary
05/23/1995””94-37””Liens: Dissolutions-Discharged Lawyer
05/23/1995””94-38””Referral From Social Security Practitioner-Spouse
05/23/1995””94-39””Reconsider Formal Opinion 94-20: Stamps on Abstracts
05/23/1995””94-41””Amend Formal Opinion 91-43
05/23/1995””94-42””Letterheads for Targeted or Direct Mail
02/22/1995””94-16””Advertising: Office Supplies
02/22/1995””94-17””Arbitration Clause: Contingent Fee Agreement
02/22/1995””94-18””Legal Assistants: Accountant
02/22/1995””94-19””Hospitalization Referee - Case by Case Basis
02/22/1995””94-20””Advertising: On Abstract Face
02/22/1995””94-21””In-House Counsel: Serving Employees
02/22/1995””94-22””Referral: Client Advertising Lawyer's Name
02/22/1995””94-23””Committee for Citizen Awaremess
02/22/1995””94-24””Advertising: 100 Year Banner
02/22/1995””94-25””Advertising: Tote Bag Rescinded. See Opinion 09-01
02/22/1995””94-26””Legal Assistant: Bar Exam Applicant
02/22/1995””94-27””Disclosure: To Former Client Represented by Former Associate
02/22/1995””95-22””Public Gifts: Name of Firm
12/14/1994””94-09””Firm Name on Baseball Uniforms, Ect. Rescinded. See Opinion 09-01
12/14/1994””94-10””Firm Name on Polo Shirts Rescinded. See Opinion 09-01
12/14/1994””94-11””Conflict: Criminal Defense/Hospitalization Referee
12/14/1994””94-12””Advertising: Reprint of News Article
12/14/1994””94-13””Mediation: Service Entity
12/14/1994””94-14””Law Lists: Tax Shop
12/14/1994””94-15””Fees: Subrogation/Uninsured Motorist
09/13/1994””94-01””Retired Lawyer as Paralegal
09/13/1994””94-02””Advertising: In book "On Iowa" Rescinded. See Opinion 09-01
09/13/1994””94-03””Lawyer: Name After Marriage
09/13/1994””94-04””Conflict: Corporation Director
09/13/1994””94-05””Fees: Division After Death
09/13/1994””94-06””Lawyer: Located in Client's Premises
09/13/1994””94-07””Fees: Statutory Plus Contingent
09/13/1994””94-08””West's Legal Directory
06/09/1994””93-30””LISTING CLIENT'S NAMES AND LISTING CASES
06/09/1994””93-31””MARTINDALE-HUBBELL RESOLUTION DIRECTORY
06/09/1994””93-32””OUT OF STATE LAWYER ADVERTISING
06/09/1994””93-33””POWER OF ATTORNEY: REVEALING INFORMATION TO HOLDER
06/09/1994””93-34””WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWYER ASSOCIATION
06/09/1994””93-35””IOWA STATE LAWYERS LIST
06/09/1994””93-36””JUDGE: FORMER COUNTY ATTORNEY
06/09/1994””93-37””CLIENT FRAUD: DISCLOSURE
02/17/1994””93-23””CHRISTMAS GIFTS: TO CLIENTS
02/17/1994””93-24””ADVERTISING: SPONSORING EVENTS
02/17/1994””93-25””CONFLICT: STATE COMMISSIONER
02/17/1994””93-26””WILLS: FOR INSTITUTION
02/17/1994””93-27””LAW LISTS: NELSON'S LAW OFFICE DIRECTORY
02/17/1994””93-28””LAW LISTS: WEST'S LEGAL DIRECTORY ONLINE
12/02/1993””93-16””Law Lists: National Association of Life Underwriters
12/02/1993””93-17””Out-of-State: Applicability of Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility
12/02/1993””93-18””Client Fraud: Disclosure
12/02/1993””93-19””Advertising: Television Voice Over
12/02/1993””93-20””Lawyer: Endorsement of Service
12/02/1993””93-21””Advertising: Fees for Wills
12/02/1993””93-22””Law Lists: American Association of Creditor Attorneys
10/13/1993””93-15””COURT RULE 122
09/02/1993””93-01””TELEPHONE DIRECTORY ADVERTISING: 900 LINE GROUP
09/02/1993””93-02””FIXED OR FLAT FEES: Reconsider 86-13
09/02/1993””93-03””LAW LISTS: LAWYERS UNITED FOR DEBT RELIEF
09/02/1993””93-04””CONFLICT: DAUGHTER OF SHERIFF
09/02/1993””93-05””VIDEOTAPE: WORKERS' COMPENSATION EMPLOYEES
09/02/1993””93-06””LAW LISTS: THE BEST LAWYERS
09/02/1993””93-07””LAW LISTS: INSURANCE LAW LIST
09/02/1993””93-08””RADIO: CALL-IN SHOW
09/02/1993””93-09””LAW LISTS: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RETAIL COLLECTION ATTORNEYS
09/02/1993””93-10””LAW LISTS: INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PRIMERUS LAW FIRMS
09/02/1993””93-11””CONFLICT: CITY CABLE T.V. COMMISSION
09/02/1993””93-12””HUSBAND-WIFE - ONE IN COUNTY ATTORNEY OFFICE
09/02/1993””93-13””CLASS ACTION: ADVERTISING
09/02/1993””93-14””WORKERS' COMPENSATION: CONTINGENT FEES
05/27/1993””92-31””Conflict: State Commissioner
05/27/1993””92-32””Conflict: State Corporation Director
05/27/1993””92-33””Law Lists: Martindale-Hubbell - Profiles
05/27/1993””92-34””Law Lists: West's Legal Directory
05/27/1993””92-35””Lawyer: Testimonial
05/27/1993””92-36””Law Lists: The Best Lawyers in America
02/28/1993””92-24””Paralegals: Bankruptcy Counsel Table
02/18/1993””92-21””Advertising: Amending Formal Opinion 91-33 (1992) re memberships
02/18/1993””92-22””Disappeared Heir: Reporting reappearance
02/18/1993””92-23””Degrees: Publishing on pleadings, etc.
02/18/1993””92-25””Law Lists: Oxford's Who's Who
02/18/1993””92-26””Firm Name: Partner on Leave of Absence
02/18/1993””92-27””Conflict: Law Center Board
02/18/1993””92-28””Conflict: Representing Lawyer-Adversary
02/18/1993””92-29””Law List: Chamber of Commerce Promotional Book
02/18/1993””92-30””Bankruptcy Lawyer: Reaffirmation Agreement
12/03/1992””92-12””Fees: Fixed, for FHA Closing
12/03/1992””92-13””Lawyer: Preparing Court Order
12/03/1992””92-14””Firm Name: On Boat, Van, etc.
12/03/1992””92-15””Firm Name: Abbreviation
12/03/1992””92-16””Appeal Fund: Creation by Lawyers
12/03/1992””92-17””Affiliated Firms: Requirements
12/03/1992””92-18””Non-lawyer: Representing Persons in Civil Service
12/03/1992””92-19””Rescision Of Out: Dated Opinions
12/03/1992””92-20””State Senator: Before Iowa Board
09/03/1992””92-01””FEES - Lender charging examination fee
09/03/1992””92-02””FEES: Local bar participation in fee proposed for city
09/03/1992””92-03””Conflict - Lawyer on commission - Review of 91-49
09/03/1992””92-04””Credit Cards: Update
09/03/1992””92-05””Judge: Disposal of Private Property
09/03/1992””92-06””Open House: Historical Society Tour
09/03/1992””92-07””Iowa Head Injury Association: Review of 91-52
09/03/1992””92-08””Judge: Former County Attorney
09/03/1992””92-09””Degrees and Licenses: Publication
09/03/1992””92-10””Planning Focus: Referral Service
09/03/1992””92-11””The Best Lawyers in America: Review of 91-26
05/28/1992””91-40””Review of 91-19: Publication of Lawyers' Areas of Practice on Letterhead
05/28/1992””91-41””Conflict: Representing Sheriff in Civil Action
05/28/1992””91-42””Lawyers: Limiting Liability
05/28/1992””91-43””Certification: American Bankruptcy Institute
05/28/1992””91-44””Advertising: Out of State Office
05/28/1992””91-45””Newspaper Column: You and the Law
05/28/1992””91-46””Lawyers: Communicating with Prisoner
05/28/1992””91-47””Chinese Wall: Held Appropriate
05/28/1992””91-48””Civic Affairs: City Games Rescinded. See Opinion 09-01
05/28/1992””91-49””CONFLICT: LAWYER ON CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
05/28/1992””91-50””Television: Local Bar Participation
05/28/1992””91-51””Universities: Forming Lawyer Foundation
05/28/1992””91-52””Law Lists: Iowa Head Injury Association
05/28/1992””91-53””Areas of Practice: Clergy Malpractice/Abuse
05/28/1992””91-54””Areas of Practice: Stock Broker Malpractice
03/27/1992””91-39””Practice of Law: Lawyers lobbying
02/13/1992””91-26””The Best Lawyers in America:
02/13/1992””91-27””Law Lists: Bar Register of Prominent Lawyers - Reconsideration of Opinion 91-9.
02/13/1992””91-28””Seminars: Laudation, Unverifiable Claims
02/13/1992””91-29””Television: Inside Washington - Iowa Press - IPB 91-29
02/13/1992””91-30””Fees: Flat Fee In Criminal Defense - Public Defender
02/13/1992””91-31””Living Trusts: Scenario for Approval
02/13/1992””91-32””Advertising: Must include office site.
02/13/1992””91-33””Advertising: Listing Memberships Whose Names Include Areas of Practice, and Advertising Concerning Fees In Specific Areas of Practice.
02/13/1992””91-34””Law Lists: Advanced Media Access.
02/13/1992””91-35””Maiden Name: Interpretation of F.O. 91-14.
02/13/1992””91-36””Conflict: Suing Tort-Feasor Previously Represented At Insuror's Request
02/13/1992””91-37””Conflict: Employing Hospital Nurse Part-time.
02/13/1992””91-38””Non-Compete: In Mediation.
11/14/1991””91-20””CONFLICT: LEGAL AID OFFICE:
11/14/1991””91-21””LAW LISTS: National Motorists Association
11/14/1991””91-22””CONFIDENCES: Shadowing Lawyers.
11/14/1991””91-23””ADVERTISING: Telephone Directory -Tax Return Preparation.
11/14/1991””91-24””LETTERHEADS: Use by Clients.
11/14/1991””91-25””DISCLOSURE : Unexecuted Will.
08/27/1991””91-19””LETTERHEAD: FIRM PUBLICIZING AREAS OF PRACTICE
08/23/1991””90-06””ABSTRACTING: Opinion to Both Parties
08/15/1991””91-01””RECISSION OF OUTDATED FORMAL OPINIONS:
08/15/1991””91-02””ADVERTISING: AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
08/15/1991””91-03””ADVERTISING: DIRECTORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ATTORNEYS
08/15/1991””91-04””ADVERTISING: LAWYER'S PHONE NUMBER BY ADOPTIVE PARENTS
08/15/1991””91-05””FIRM NAME: Retiring Partner
08/15/1991””91-06””ADVERTISING: NATIONAL TRAFFIC ATTORNEY NETWORK
08/15/1991””91-07””TELECOM: TALKING ADS - DISCLAIMERS
08/15/1991””91-08””CONFLICT: ALLEGED 6 YEARS LATER - NO RECORD
08/15/1991””91-10””ADVERTISING: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWLETTER
08/15/1991””91-11””TELEPHONE DIRECTORY ADVERTISING: ENFORCEMENT DATE
08/15/1991””91-12””BARRISTER: LISTING AS
08/15/1991””91-13””COUNTY ATTORNEY: AND SPOUSE - JUVENILE MATTERS, ETC.
08/15/1991””91-14””LAWYERS: MAIDEN OR MARRIED NAME
08/15/1991””91-15””BANKRUPTCY: EFFECT
08/15/1991””91-16””SEMINAR: ESTATE PLANNING DAY
08/15/1991””91-17””TELEVISION: PUBLIC SERVICE SPOT
08/15/1991””91-18””ADVERTISING: COMMERCIAL LAW AFFILIATES - REVIEW OF FORMAL OPINION 90-8
08/03/1991””90-05””ADVERTISING: Columbia Trust
05/24/1991””90-42””PROBATE: Repayment of Expenses Advanced
05/24/1991””90-43””ADVERTISING: Announcements as Advertising
05/24/1991””90-44””TELEPHONES: Cordless - Confidentiality
05/24/1991””90-45””CONFLICT: County Attorney Associate Representing in Juvenile Cases
05/24/1991””90-46””ADVERTISING: Radio Spot
05/24/1991””90-47””LAWYER: Before Client - Judge
05/24/1991””90-48””CONFLICT: REPRESENTING INSURED VS. INSURER WHICH HAS ASSIGNED FIRM TO DEFEND OTHER INSURED
05/24/1991””90-49””CONFLICT: Review of 90-37 - County Supervisor
05/24/1991””90-50””CONFLICT: WIFE LAWYER REFERRING TO HUSBAND - LAWYER
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