Advisory Opinion: 971

Year Issued: 1986

RPC(s): RPC 1.5(e)

Subject: Appointment system for juvenile court cases

Upon reviewing the facts set out in your inquiry concerning the establishment of an appointment system in certain juvenile court cases, the Committee was of the opinion that your proposed program appeared to be fully consistent of the Rules of Professional Conduct. It appeared to the Committee that you had taken into account the requirements of the rules regarding conflicts of interests, as well as RPC 1.5(e) regarding division of fees between lawyers.

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.