ISBA Professional Conduct Advisory Opinions

  • Lawyer representing husband and wife in short sale while representing husband in contemplated divorce : Opinion # 17-03
  • Representing buyer and seller in real estate transaction : Opinion # 17-04
  • Lawyer for lending institution seeking to represent already represented borrower : Opinion # 99-03
  • Lawyer acting as a trust administrator for, and being compensated by, investment trust company : Opinion # 99-06
  • Lawyer’s preparation of trust documents directing trustee to employ lawyer or lawyer’s firm : Opinion # 99-08
  • Lawyer representing renouncing spouse and claimant in same estate matter, lawyer representing executor and debtor in same estate matter : Opinion # 96-05
  • Representation of multiple parties in real estate transaction : Opinion # 90-03
  • Representing buyer and lender in real estate transaction : Opinion # 90-31
  • Representing business broker on behalf of buyer and seller in same transaction : Opinion # 89-01
  • Lawyer representing buyer and seller of real estate : Opinion # 86-15
  • Lawyer member of Attorney’s Title Guaranty Fund using ATG services while representing seller of real estate : Opinion # 841

ISBA Advisory Opinions on Professional Conduct are prepared as an educational service to members of the ISBA. While the opinions express the ISBA interpretation of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and other relevant materials in response to a specific hypothesized fact situation, they do not have the weight of law and should not be relied upon as a substitute for individual legal advice. For more information, call the ISBA Legal Department at (217) 525-1760 or (800) 252-8908.