SDCL app TO CHAPTER 16-18 r. 5.6

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Rule 5.6 - Restrictions on Right to Practice

A lawyer shall not participate in offering or making:

(a) a partnership, shareholders, operation, 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.

SDCL app TO CHAPTER 16-18 r. 5.6