ETHICS ADVISORY OPINION COMMITTEE Opinion Number 11-01
UTAH STATE BAR
ETHICS ADVISORY OPINION COMMITTEE
Opinion Number 11-01
Issued August 24, 2011
1. ISSUE: Two interrelated issues are before the Committee: First, may an attorney representing a plaintiff in a personal injury action indemnify and hold harmless a party being released from any medical expenses and/or liens which might remain unpaid after the settlement funds are fully disbursed? Second, in a personal injury action, may an attorney request another attorney to indemnify and hold harmless a party being released from any medical expenses and/or liens which might remain unpaid after the settlement funds are fully disbursed?
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