Below are the Proposed Ethics Opinions currently open for comment by the public. Each proposed opinion is open for public comment for a period of sixty (60) days. To view or download the complete text of the proposed opinion, click on the icon next to that opinion. To comment on an opinion, you have two options:
1) Click on the comment button next to that opinion and provide your general comments in the web form provided.
2) If your comments are extensive or you would like to submit a redline document of suggested changes, you may email it in PDF format ONLY to: PECComments@texasbar.com. You must include the opinion number below in the subject line of your email, as well as your name, email, if you are a member of the State Bar of Texas, and whether you consent to the publication of your comment, in the body of the email.
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PO 2024-3 |
May in-house counsel for a for-profit company owned by nonlawyers provide legal services to customers of the company if the company gives the customers the option of retaining the in-house counsel and only charges the “actual cost” incurred by the company? |
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4/11/2025 |
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PO 2025-1 |
1. May a Texas lawyer agree to be bound by a non-disparagement clause in a client settlement agreement? 2. May a Texas lawyer agree to be bound by a non-disclosure clause in a client settlement agreement, whereby the lawyer agrees not to reveal confidential information related to the representation for marketing purposes? |
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4/12/2025 |
