Alaska R. Prof'l. Cond. 5.6

As amended through December 18, 2024

Rule 5.6 - Restrictions on Right to Practice

Except as permitted by Rule 1.17, a lawyer shall not participate in offering or making:

(a) a partnership, shareholders, operating, employment, or other similar type of agreement that restricts the right of a lawyer to practice after termination of the relationship, except an agreement concerning benefits upon retirement; or

(b) an agreement in which a restriction on the lawyer's right to practice is part of the settlement of a client controversy.

Alaska R. Prof'l. Cond. 5.6

SCO 1123 effective 7/15/1993; rescinded and repromulgated by SCO 1680 effective 4/15/2009

COMMENT

[1] An agreement restricting the right of lawyers to practice after leaving a firm not only limits their professional autonomy but also limits the freedom of clients to choose a lawyer. Paragraph (a) prohibits such agreements except for restrictions incident to provisions concerning retirement benefits for service with the firm.

[2] Paragraph (b) prohibits a lawyer from agreeing not to represent other persons in connection with settling a claim on behalf of a client.

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