Entries by Amy Dunn Johnson
Arkansas Supreme Court Approves ‘Emeritus’ Pro Bono Rule
The Arkansas Supreme Court has added Arkansas to the list of more than 40 states that allow retired and inactive attorneys to provide pro bono legal representation to low-income citizens. In an opinion handed down today, the Court adopted Administrative Order 15.3 permitting attorneys with a license status of retired or voluntary inactive to provide free legal representation under the auspices of a legal aid program. The order’s provisions are effective immediately.
ICYMI: Annual IOLTA Compliance Certification Requires Review of Unclaimed, Unidentifiable Funds
Every year, Arkansas attorneys who renew their law licenses are required by Arkansas Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15 to certify their compliance with court rules governing client trust accounts. In 2016, the Arkansas Supreme Court adopted rules that address how attorneys who handle client funds are supposed to deal with account balances that have gone […]
Arkansas Supreme Court Authorizes Ghostwriting, Expands Unbundling Guidance
In an opinion handed down December 14, the Arkansas Supreme Court adopted the final round of rule changes that clarify the obligations under the Rules of Professional Conduct and Rules of Civil Procedure of attorneys who provide unbundled legal services. Also known as “limited scope representation” or “a la carte legal services,” unbundling allows for […]
Campaign for Legal Aid Launches
We are launching our annual Campaign for Legal Aid to raise funds to support life-changing legal help for vulnerable Arkansans. Check out this video from our Executive Director, Amy Johnson, about why we need your help and the difference that you can make.