Advisory Opinion: 1354

Year Issued: 1990

RPC(s): RPC 1.14

Subject: Disposition of client property for payment of fees

The Committee reviewed your inquiry concerning the disposition of client property in your possession for payment of your fees. The Committee is of the opinion that the answer to your inquiry is a legal question which is whether under RPC 1.14(b)(4) this is property that the client is entitled to receive. The Committee cannot give opinions on legal questions and therefore cannot answer your inquiry further

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.