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Wisconsin updates ethics rules, follows many ABA changes

Peterk — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 03:59:43 +0000

On Jan. 5, 2007, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued order 04-07 formally adopting changes to Chapter 20, the Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys, effective July 1, 2007. The Wisconsin Bar offers information about the changes.

Lawyers sharing computers and offices must protect client confidences

Peterk — Wed, 05 Sep 2001 03:16:47 +0000

Professional ethics opinion E-00-02 considers lawyers sharing office space, support staff, and equipment with unrelated entities. The Rules of Professional Conduct do not prohibit lawyers from sharing office space, support staff, or equipment with either another lawyer or a nonlawyer provided adequate protection is taken to protect clients’ interests.

Wisconsin Ethics Opinions

Peterk — Mon, 09 Nov 1998 03:15:48 +0000

Wisconsin ethics opinions are available online.

Wisconsin Rules of Professional Conduct

Peterk — Mon, 09 Nov 1998 03:14:02 +0000

Wisconsin Rules of Professional Conduct are available online. The Legal Information Institue offers another copy.

State Bar of Wisconsin

Peterk — Mon, 09 Nov 1998 03:12:57 +0000

The State Bar of Wisconsin website is available online.