Advisory Opinion: 1326

Year Issued: 1989

RPC(s): RPC 8.4(e); SPR 98.16W

Subject: Duty to comply with court rule requiring appointment of guardian ad litem in minor settlements

The Committee was of the opinion that, if SPR 98.16W applies to the facts in any minor settlement, then RPC 8.4(d) would require that a lawyer comply with that Special Proceedings Rule.

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