ISBA Ethics Opinions on Fees Paid by Third Party | Illinois State Bar Association

Opinion 12-19 | Client Funds and Property | Fees and Expenses | Fees Paid by Third Party
Use of advance payment retainers in family law matters
Opinion 00-02 | Confidentiality | Fees Paid by Third Party | Impaired Client
Confidentiality of impaired client’s medical report
Opinion 96-06 | Conflict of Interest - Litigation Matters | Fees Paid by Third Party | Impaired Client
Concurrent representation of parents and minor child
Opinion 91-08 | Conflict of Interest | Fees Paid by Third Party
Representation of mother and minor daughter in paternity action
Opinion 91-03 | Division of Fees | Fees Paid by Third Party | Referral Fees and Arrangements
Lawyer retained by collection agency on behalf of creditor
Opinion 91-28 | Conflict of Interest | Fees Paid by Third Party
Duties of lawyer to client and third party who benefits and may also pay lawyer fees
Opinion 91-18 | Fees Paid by Third Party
Representation of property owner’s through a real estate broker association

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