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N.Y. R. Prof'l Conduct 2.4
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Rule 2.4 Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral
Counselor
Rule Text
(a) A lawyer serves as a “third-party neutral” when the lawyer assists two or more persons who are not clients of the lawyer to reach a resolution of a dispute or other matter that has arisen between them. Service as a third-party neutral may include service as an arbitrator, a mediator or in such other capacity as will enable the lawyer to assist the parties to resolve the matter.
(b) A lawyer serving as a third-party neutral shall inform unrepresented parties that the lawyer is not representing them and shall explain to them the difference between the lawyer’s role as a third-party neutral and a lawyer’s role as one who represents a client.