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ISBA Ethics Opinions on Restrictions on a Lawyer’s Practice

  • Agreement limiting lawyer's subsequent use of third party consultant's ideas and advice : 11-02
  • Non-compete provision of partnership agreement : 97-09
  • Firm employment agreement requiring execution of promissory note as guarantee lawyer shall not compete with firm after termination of relationship : 93-13
  • Employment agreement prohibiting solicitation of former firm clients : 91-12

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.