LEO: Fees - Sharing Profits with Nonlawyer  LE Op. 806

 

Fees - Sharing Profits with Nonlawyer Personnel.

 

June 25, 1986

 

It is not improper for a law firm to base their secretaries' bonuses on

the annual profitability of the firm provided the plan does not circumvent

other disciplinary rules. [ DR:3-102(A)(3); LE Op. 767]

 

Committee Opinion June 25, 1986