Justice Cardozo said it best: “The Practice of Law is a Privilege, Burden with Conditions.” Often lawyers find themselves answering to disciplinary charges pertaining to conduct wholly unrelated to their practice of law. Because of their personal conduct, they find themselves at risk of losing their licenses. Attorneys have received sanctions ranging from private to public discipline, including disbarment for conduct in their personal lives. We will explore some of these violations and the outcomes including:
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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...
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..
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....
