Lawyers In Love…With A Client?
Cupid’s arrow can strike us anywhere and at any time. If struck by one of Cupid’s arrows, it is believed that you will instantly fall in love with the person you are …
December 2023 Discipline
These lawyers were the subject of Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary orders or Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board recommendations published during the month of December 2023. Louisiana Supreme Court LADB Hearing Committees
November 2023 Discipline
These lawyers were the subject of Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary orders or Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board recommendations published during the month of November 2023. Louisiana Supreme Court Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary …
Can I Quit?
No, not yet. The future of Louisiana’s mandatory bar association is uncertain. This is because the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that the Louisiana State Bar …
ABA Formal Opinion 508: The Ethics of Witness Preparation
On August 5, 2023, the ABA issued Formal Opinion 508, providing advice on the ethics of witness preparation. See ABA Formal Opinion 508 (August 5, 2023). The ABA Issues Guidance …
Best Practices For Texting With Clients
Text messaging is an essential part of how we communicate. This is true even for lawyers. Text messaging provides a convenient and cost-effective way to communicate important information to clients. …
October 2023 Discipline
These lawyers were the subject of Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary orders or Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board recommendations published during the month of October 2023. Louisiana Supreme Court Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary …
May a lawyer communicate with a represented person if that person is seeking a second opinion or replacement counsel?
Yes, a lawyer may communicate directly with a represented person if that person is seeking a “second opinion” or replacement counsel. Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct rule 4.2 provides: …
Lawyer Suspended After Filing A Bar Complaint
Lawyers panic upon receiving a bar complaint from the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Am I going to lose my law license? How will public discipline impact my practice? Can I …
Is “Tagging” A Communication?
Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct rule 4.2 prohibits lawyers from communicating with represented persons without authority either from the law, the court, or the represented person’s lawyer. Whether a lawyer’s …