Ethics Advisory Committee

The South Carolina Bar is deeply committed to the ongoing quest of fostering and maintaining the highest principles of ethical conduct and professionalism among our Bar members. The purpose of the Ethics Advisory Committee is to render advisory opinions for members on prospective ethics problems.

Ethics Advisory Opinions

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Frequently Asked Questions

A collection of the most commonly submitted questions and summary opinions on the ethical considerations raised by these issues

Risk Management Helpline

The Risk Management Helpline is a resource for South Carolina Bar members only. All ethics assistance or guidance is non-binding and intended only to be informational.

Rules of Procedure and Scope of Authority of the Committee
(click here for how to submit an inquiry to the Committee)
Rules of Professional Conduct (S.C. App. Ct. Rule 407)

Statement of Purpose of the Committee