Advisory Opinion: 1163

Year Issued: 1988

RPC(s):

Subject: Appearance in out-of-state federal court; conduct controlled by rules adopted by that court

The Committee was of the opinion that where a Washington lawyer is authorized to appear in a Federal District Court in another state which has adopted that state's disciplinary rules as the basis of its disciplinary rules, the lawyer should conform his or her conduct to the rules of the court in which he or she is appearing.

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.