Advisory Opinion: 1620

Year Issued: 1995

RPC(s):

Subject: Assisting pro se dissolution litigants in completing forms

The Committee discussed your inquiry regarding the ethical implications in your proposal to assist pro se divorce clients in filling out their divorce forms. The Committee is of the opinion that providing this service is the practice of law and the proposal is fraught with violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

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.