Advisory Opinion: 1506

Year Issued: 1992

RPC(s): RPC 1.8

Subject: Dual professions.

Lawyer serving in dual capacity as lawyer and another discipline (e.g., CPA) must comply with RPC 1.8 and Formal Opinion 187. [Ed. Note - this is a summary; opinion is missing.]

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