Advisory Opinion: 1040

Year Issued: 1986

RPC(s): RPC 1.7(b)

Subject: Conflict of interest; free trip from court reporter service

The Committee considered your inquiry regarding the propriety of a lawyer taking part in a promotional scheme offered by a court reporter service whereby credits are given to the law firm engaging the court reporter service toward a free trip. The Committee was of the opinion that such an arrangement would have to be disclosed to the client in conformance with RPC 1.7(b).

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.