Opinion 1660

The Committee reviewed the question of whether an attorney's use of a pseudonym at work violates the Rules of Professional Conduct. The Committee does not express an opinion regarding whether DSHS claims officers or other staff, are practicing law. However, if an attorney is engaged in the practice of law, then the use of a pseudonym would violate RPC 7.1(a) and 8.4(d).

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.