Advisory Opinion: 835

Year Issued: 1984

RPC(s): None

Subject: Office sharing and protection of client confidences and secrets

The Committee was of the opinion that the office procedures outlined in your letter appear adequate. The Committee did want to remind your that you should be careful that no confidences or secrets are overheard by the other attorney with whom you will be sharing offices, and also to remind you that your obligation to continue the protection of your clients' confidences and secrets continues after your employment relationship with them has ended.

Advisory Opinions are provided for the education of the Bar and reflect the opinion of the Committee on Professional Ethics (CPE) or its predecessors. Advisory Opinions are provided pursuant to the authorization granted by the Board of Governors, but are not individually approved by the Board and do not reflect the official position of the Bar association. Laws other than the Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct may apply to the inquiry. The Committee's answer does not include or opine about any other applicable law other than the meaning of the Rules of Professional Conduct.