7 Deadly Sins of Legal Ethics
Over the years these 7 ethical violations have proven deadly for many attorneys leading to disbarment, long suspensions, legal malpractice suits and criminal prosecutions.
Over the years these 7 ethical violations have proven deadly for many attorneys leading to disbarment, long suspensions, legal malpractice suits and criminal prosecutions. With such severe repercussions these ethical violations have earned a spot on the list of “deadliest sins.”
• Conversion of third-party funds
• Failure to supervise employees (attorney and non-attorney employees).
• Conflict of interest
• Unauthorized Practice of Law
• Fraud
• Neglect
• Failure to Cooperate
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