Advisory Opinion: 1019

Year Issued: 1986

RPC(s):

Subject: Appearing before Court Commissioner previously associated with lawyer's firm

The Committee was of the opinion that nothing in the Rules of Professional Conduct prohibits a lawyer from appearing before a Court Commissioner who had formerly associated with the lawyer's office. The Committee did suggest that the Commissioner might want to make an inquiry to the Judicial Qualifications Commission regarding whether there is anything in the Code of Judicial Conduct which might guide the Commissioner.

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.