Legal Opinion
Christensen v. Eggen
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Decided April 16, 1998No. C5-96-2275PublishedCited by 25 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
TOMLJANOVICH, Justice.
This case involves Minn. R. Prof. Conduct 1.5(e), which governs the splitting of fees between attorneys of different firms. We hold that public policy is clearly set forth by Minn. R. Prof. Conduct 1.5(e), and that fee-splitting agreements between attorneys of different firms must comply with all of the requirements of the rule to be deemed enforceable and consistent with public policy.
Fred Hollender is the deceased husband of the respondent, Christine Hollender Christensen. Prior to his death, Hollender was an attorney and sole shareholder of his firm, Fred…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Anderson v. GrimesSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1931
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