Advisory Opinion: 1034

Year Issued: 1986

RPC(s):

Subject: Conflict of interest; use of court reporter who is client of lawyer

The Committee was of the opinion that there is nothing in the Rules of Professional Conduct which prohibit a lawyer from using a court reporting service which is also a client of the lawyer. The Committee was further of the opinion that there would be no obligation to disclose the attorney-client relationship to opposing parties in litigation.

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.