ISBA Ethics Opinions on Communication With the Court

Opinion 94-07 | Communication With the Court
Ex Parte request from Court to draft order

It is improper for a lawyer to engage in or to respond to ex parte communications from a judge concerning the drafting of an order or judgment without giving prompt notice to opposing counsel.

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