Create a grid-based walk-through questionnaire attachment for an Ethics Opinion Record assessing permissibility of accepting cryptocurrency escrow services under evolving state bar guidance

Primary Opinion Draft *

Jurisdiction Regulatory Framework * Select jurisdiction guidance New York (Rule 1.15 Money Laundering Concerns) California (Formal Op 2018-2060 Digital Asset Trust Accounts) Texas (Professional Ethics Committee Op 681) Florida (Proposed Advisory Op 20-1 Cryptocurrency Escrow) Illinois (Rule 1.15 Safekeeping Property - Crypto Amendments) Delaware (Limited Assurance Engagement Addendum) Federal Multi-Jurisdictional Practice International Jurisdiction (Specify Below) State with No Formal Guidance Yet (Research Required) Multiple Jurisdictions with Conflicting Rules

Client Escrow Scenario * Select escrow scenario Real Estate Transaction - Bitcoin Down Payment M&A Transaction - Digital Asset Retainer Litigation Settlement - Cryptocurrency Damages Corporate Transaction - Stablecoin Escrow Family Law - Divorce Settlement Crypto Trust & Estate - Digital Asset Distribution Regulatory Compliance - Client Fund Separation International Cross-Border Transaction DeFi Protocol Legal Arrangement NFT Royalty or License Agreement Commercial Lease or Security Deposit Custodial Arrangement for Minor or Disabled Client

Compliance Stakeholders * Select stakeholder group Managing Partner - Board Presentation General Counsel - Enterprise Risk Assessment Practice Group Leader - Policy Development Associate Attorney - Client Advisory Trust Accounting Department - Implementation Client Relationship Manager - Client Communication IT Security Team - Technical Requirements Malpractice Insurance Carrier - Coverage Review State Bar Compliance Officer - Consultation External Ethics Counsel - Second Opinion

Risk Assessment Parameters * Select assessment depth Preliminary Screening - High-Level Risks Only Standard Assessment - Client-Specific Analysis Comprehensive Review - Multiple Cryptocurrencies Enterprise-Level Policy - Firm-Wide Impact Emergency Response - Urgent Client Deadline Adversarial Proceeding - Expert Witness Support Transactional Due Diligence - Third-Party Review Annual Compliance Audit - Policy Update Required New Client Matter Screening Checklist Litigation Hold - Preservation Requirements

Cryptocurrency Specifications

Regulatory Thresholds

Client Compliance History * Select client risk profile First-time Cryptocurrency Engagement - Clean Record Previous Minor Compliance Issues - Resolved Significant Past Violations - Under Monitoring Ongoing Regulatory Investigation - High Risk Institutional Client - Established Compliance Program Foreign Client - Limited Jurisdictional Reach Estate or Trust - Fiduciary Oversight Required Minor Client - Special Protective Measures Needed Sanctions-Listed Entity - Prohibited Transaction Crypto Exchange Client - Regulatory Exposure

Output Format Requirements * Select output style Formal Written Ethics Opinion - Complete Memorandum Executive Summary - Key Risk Bullet Points Decision Tree - Step-by-Step Analysis Client Advisory Letter - Plain Language Practice Group Memo - Internal Distribution Checklist - Transaction Completion Guide Compliance Flowchart - Visual Process PowerPoint Presentation - Partner Meeting Annotated Statute - Regulatory Section Side-by-Side Comparison - Multiple Jurisdictions

Additional Compliance Considerations