A look at ethical issues that frequently confront criminal law attorneys; including competence, conflict, contempt, due diligence and the First Amendment. How can criminal attorneys minimize the risk of violating the Rules of Prof. Conduct.
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Proper screening of prospective clients is a key step in avoiding the need to terminate the attorney-client relationship at a later date and is essential to getting paid. Come learn some of the best practices to select the right cases for your firm.
The right to undivided loyalty is sacred in the profession of law. Yet, conflict of interest is one of the most fertile landmines for attorneys. Daily we encounter conflicts of interest in one form or another. The Rules of Professional Conduct...
A look at ethical issues that frequently confront criminal law attorneys; including competence, conflict, contempt, due diligence and the First Amendment. How can criminal attorneys minimize the risk of violating the Rules of Prof. Conduct.
Attorney Advertising—The dos and Don’ts of marketing you firm ethically. Like all other businesses, law firms must find a way to attract new clients; however, we have a lot more parameters than most other professions and what we do and how we do..
Daily attorneys operate their practice in fear of not only a disciplinary complaint being filed against them, but a legal malpractice suit being brought by a client. Unfortunately, for one attorney or another, these fears are realized daily.
Many law firms small and large collaborate to effectively and competently provide the service their clients need daily. It is particularly a lifeline for solos and small firms to bridge the gap and expand their practices. To avoid certain ethical....
