Examples of form opinion letters are in your materials. Standard Opinion of Counsel letter.This is an example instructions to counsel or brief to counsel (with drafting notes) which can be used as a starting point when instructing a barrister. The Attorney General has directed the Office of Legal. The judge will explain the ruling in a written document referred to as an "opinion. Court Staff cannot act as your counsel, provide legal advice or suggestions. Court staff can provide all litigants with procedural information. King's Counsel (KC) are barristers or solicitor advocates who have been recognised for excellence in advocacy. For example, an opinion letter dealing only with the enforceability of a. As such, the in-house lawyer should be careful to separate his legal advice from his business opinions.