OPINION NO. 5

Repealed:  January 26, 2006

 

It is professional misconduct for an attorney who has signed an agreement to arbitrate a fee dispute to refuse to honor and carry out the final decision reached in such proceedings.  See In Re Pearson, 352 N.W.2d 415 (Minn. 1984).

Adopted:  April 19, 1974.

Amended:  December 4, 1987.

Repealed:  January 26, 2006.

Related authorities and other resources: Incorporated into Rule 8.4(i), Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct (Oct. 2005).