Ethics of Working Remotely 

A review of ABA Formal Ethics Opinions 495 & 498
(with cross references to CBA Formal Ethics Opinions 90 and 141)

1 hour Ethics CLE Applied for

Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 12 – 1:00 pm

CDLA Members Only Please

Webinar

Presented by:
Jonathan Robbins, Law Offices of Ray Lego & Associates

Challenges of working remote; pandemic; ethics; ABA Formal Ethics Opinions  495 & 498

Under ABA Opinion 495: 

The ground rules under ABA Formal Ethics Opinions  495 of lawyers practicing remotely (i.e. out of the state where they are licensed and in a location where they are not licensed)

Under ABA Opinion 498: 

A virtual practice,  when a lawyer is at home or on-the-go working from a location outside the office, is permitted.  When doing so, a lawyer must adhere to their ethical duties regarding competence, confidentiality,  diligence, communication and supervision. See also CBA Formal Ethics Opinions 90 and 141

 

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