Advisory Opinion: 1490

Year Issued: 1992

RPC(s): RPC 1.6

Subject: Client confidence or secret; disclosure of information regarding unpaid fees to credit bureau

The Committee reviewed your inquiry concerning membership in a credit bureau which would require you to report information regarding unpaid client fees. The Committee was of the opinion that joining the credit bureau would not be directly related to collecting the fee and that RPC 1.6 would prohibit you from disclosing such information.

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.