Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Jan. 21, 2025
Whose dollar, whose dream? Navigating third-party payor ethics
When representing a client while accepting payment from a third party, CRPC Rule 1.8.6 requires informed written consent, preservation of confidentiality, and unwavering commitment to the client's best interests to avoid ethical pitfalls and ensure compliance.
Andrew Browning
Millstein Fellner, LLP
Farah Khaled
Associate Fellner Law Group
Picture this: A young entrepreneur walks into your office. She dreams of breaking free from her father's shadow--a celebrated businessman--to carve out her own path and start a business of her own. She seeks your guidance, and together, you're excited about the potential of her vision. You enter into a fee agreement with the young woman to provide legal consulting to help her build her dream. But there is a catch: her father, the one footing your bill, thinks the idea is nons...
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