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  • Rules
    ... Opinion Requests Section 7. Effect of Opinions Section 8. Revision of the Rules of Professional Conduct or Other Laws Governing the Conduct of Attorneys
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Attorneys/Conduct-Discipline/Ethics/Committees/COPRAC/Rules
  • 1992-126 to 1997-151
    ... opinions. All opinions are now numbered according to year of publication rather than the year the opinion was requested. Opinion #, Summary. CAL 1992-126, Is ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Attorneys/Conduct-Discipline/Ethics/Opinions/1992-126-to-1997-151
  • CAL 1979-48 to CAL 1983-75 (1979-48 to 1983-75)
    ... Opinion #, Summary. CAL 1979-48, Is it unethical for an attorney to fail to pay reasonable reporter's fees for contracted services? CAL 1979-49, May a district ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Attorneys/Conduct-Discipline/Ethics/Opinions/1979-48-to-1983-75
  • 2009-176 to Present
    2009-176 to Present. Opinion #, Summary. CAL 2009-176, In a lawsuit prosecuted by Attorney A against Defendant, Client has a statutory right to seek an award of ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Attorneys/Conduct-Discipline/Ethics/Opinions/2009-176-to-Present
  • CAL 1984-76 to CAL 1987-95 (1984-76 to 1987-95)
    ... Opinion #, Summary. CAL 1984-76, What are the ethical obligations of a criminal defense attorney during the course of a pending criminal matter when the client ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Attorneys/Conduct-Discipline/Ethics/Opinions/1984-76-to-1987-95
  • 1965-1 to 1970-23
    ... opinion of tax benefits to potential investors, when so required by rules of the commissioner of corporations? CAL 1970-20, Is it proper to have a telephone ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Attorneys/Conduct-Discipline/Ethics/Opinions/1965-1-to-1970-23
  • 1998-152 to 2008-175
    CAL 1998-152 to CAL 2008-175. Opinion #, Summary. CAL 1998-152, When a member of the California State Bar undertakes representation of a new client in a matter ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Attorneys/Conduct-Discipline/Ethics/Opinions/1998-152-to-2008-175
  • CAL 1988-96 to CAL 1991-125 (1988-96 to 1991-125)
    ... opinions. All opinions are now numbered according to year of publication rather than the year the opinion was requested. Opinion #, Summary. CAL 1988-96, May ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Attorneys/Conduct-Discipline/Ethics/Opinions/1988-96-to-1991-125
  • [PDF] CTAPP FAQ (COMMON ISSUES WITH CLIENT TRUST ACCOUNTING PROTECTION PROGRAM (CTAPP) COMPLIANCE REPORTING AND FAQS )
    ... Opinions/1982-69.htm https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/ethics/Opinions/1995-141.htm https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/ethics/Opinions ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/ctapp/CTAPP-FAQ.pdf
    Author: State Bar of California   Created: 4/1/2025   Modified: 4/1/2025
  • CAL 1971-24 to CAL 1977-47 (1971-24 to 1977-47)
    ... Opinion #, Summary. CAL 1971-24, Is it proper to use a union "bug" on a lawyer's letterhead or union identification symbols under the identification line on a ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Attorneys/Conduct-Discipline/Ethics/Opinions/1971-24-to-1977-47
  • [PDF] Client Trust Accounting Handbook (Handbook on Client Trust Accounting for California Attorneys)
    ... OPINIONS BY TOPIC 82 vi APPENDIX 4: CLIENT TRUST ACCOUNTING TEMPLATES 93 APPENDIX 5: STATE BAR FORMAL OPINION NO. 2005-169 94 STATE BAR FORMAL OPINION NO ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/ethics/Publications/Portals0documentsethicsPublicationsCTA-Handbook.pdf
    Author: State Bar of California   Created: 10/11/2024   Modified: 5/12/2025
  • [PDF] 2025 Adopted Budget (2025 State Bar of California Adopted Budget)
    ... reviews and audits. This expansion will involve increased oversight of client funds and training and technical assistance to help attorneys comply with ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/reports/2025-State-Bar-Adopted-Budget.pdf
    Author: State Bar of California   Created: 2/28/2025   Modified: 2/28/2025
  • [PDF] PDF (2025 State Bar Act (Bus. & Prof. Code, §§ 6000 et seq.))
    ... Review of Refusal of Certification 31 § 6067 Oath 31 § 6068 Duties of Attorney 31 § 6069 Authorization for Disclosure of Financial Records; Subpoena; Notice ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/rules/State_Bar_Act.pdf
    Author: State Bar of California   Created: 2/11/2025   Modified: 4/23/2025
  • Opinion Requests
    ... views among local bar association ethics opinions. There is a pending State Bar complaint, investigation, proceeding or litigation concerning the subject of ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Attorneys/Conduct-Discipline/Ethics/Committees/COPRAC/Opinion-Requests
  • [PDF] a comprehensive proposal to license a new group of legal practitioners (Attachment A California Paraprofessional Program Working Group Report and Recommendations)
    ... OPINIONS AND ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS FLEISCHMAN Dissenting opinion from Steven Fleischman, joined by Carolin Shining (except as to Section 5), Stephen D ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/publicComment/2021/CPPWG-Report-to-BOT.pdf
    Author: The State Bar of California   Created: 9/16/2021   Modified: 9/27/2021
  • Proposed Rule Changes Addressing Public Licensee Information and Required Reporting
    ... comments to. Office of General Counsel 180 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Email: Rule.2.2.Public.Comment@calbar.ca.gov. Please reference the specific ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/About-Us/Our-Mission/Protecting-the-Public/Public-Comment/Public-Comment-Archives/2019-Public-Comment/Proposed-Rule-Changes-Addressing-Public-Licensee-Information-and-Required-Reporting
  • Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No. 12-0005 (Seeking Advice About Current Clients)
    ... opinions on the ethical propriety of hypothetical attorney conduct. In accordance with Tab 5.1, Article 2, Section 6(g) of the State Bar Board Book, the ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/About-Us/Our-Mission/Protecting-the-Public/Public-Comment/Public-Comment-Archives/2018-Public-Comment/Proposed-Formal-Opinion-Interim-No-12-0005-Seeking-Advice-About-Current-Clients
  • Proposed Amendments to State Bar Rules Relating to Pro Bono Practice Program
    ... comments to. Comments should be submitted using the online Public Comment Form. The online form allows you to input your comments directly and can also be ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/About-Us/Our-Mission/Protecting-the-Public/Public-Comment/Public-Comment-Archives/2024-Public-Comment/Proposed-Amendments-to-State-Bar-Rules-Relating-to-Pro-Bono-Practice-Program
  • Proposed Amendments to State Bar Rules Regarding Pro Bono Practice Program
    ... comments to. Comments should be submitted using the online Public Comment Form. The online form allows you to input your comments directly and can also be ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/About-Us/Our-Mission/Protecting-the-Public/Public-Comment/Public-Comment-Archives/2024-Public-Comment/Proposed-Amendments-to-State-Bar-Rules-Regarding-Pro-Bono-Practice-Program
  • Ethics News Archive
    ... Opinions. San Diego County Bar Association Ethics Opinion 2021-1: Circumstances when a lawyer may join a networking group that is not registered with the ...
    https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Attorneys/Conduct-Discipline/Ethics/Publications/Ethics-News-Archive
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