Advisory Opinion: 1104

Year Issued: 1987

RPC(s): RPC 3.7

Subject: Lawyer employed by another law firm to attend a medical examination and later testify as witness

The Committee was of the opinion that Rule 3.7 of the Rules of Professional Conduct would not prohibit you from being employed by a law firm to attend a medical examination and later testify as a witness regarding that examination because you are not a member of the law firm and would not be acting as an advocate at trial.

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.