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MAGISTRATES (See JUDGES)

MAILING (See ADVERTISING)

MALPRACTICE
(See also LIMITING LIABILITY)

MEDIATION

MORTGAGE

MAGISTRATES (See JUDGES)

MAILING (See ADVERTISING)

MALPRACTICE
(See also LIMITING LIABILITY)

Op. 03-3 Link opens new window. lawyers not in the same firm dividing fees based upon assuming responsibility rather than the proportion of services performed; disclosure and signed written agreements; notice regarding lack of professional liability insurance

Op. 05-001 Link opens new window. attorney who performs research and writing on a contract basis to other attorneys is not subject to professional liability insurance notice requirement

Op. 07-006 Link opens new window. court appointed lawyer for indigent criminal defendant providing notice to defendant that lawyer does not maintain professional liability insurance

MEDIATION

Op. 01-5 Link opens new window. court-employed attorney/mediator conducting private fee-paid mediations

Op. 2009-4 domestic relations lawyer-mediator preparing necessary legal documents for filing by or on behalf of one or both parties in a domestic relations proceeding; application of ethical rules and Ohio Ethics Law to subsequent representation by court employee lawyer-mediator

MORTGAGE

Op. 04-8 Link opens new window. acquiring a mortgage on a client’s home to secure a legal fee