Advisory Opinion: 1446

Year Issued: 1991

RPC(s): RPC 5.6

Subject: Restrictions on right to practice.

Buy/sell agreement conditioning law firm's obligation to purchase shareholder's interest on covenant not to compete violates RPC 5.6. (Informal opinion missing).

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