More than 2,900 complaints were filed against Louisiana lawyers in 2014. Many of these complaints were caused by simple mistakes and innocent misunderstandings about what the rules of conduct require. If …
In its annual post, Legal Ethics Forum has collected the top ten legal ethics stories of 2014. Among the ten are the following: Waivers of ineffective assistance of counsel held unethical. DAs …
With 31 days until year end (and 24 shopping days until Christmas), Louisiana lawyers should think about at least these two things. 1. Get Your 2014 Continuing Legal Education Louisiana …
In a post about Malcom Gladwell’s book David and Goliath, blogger Seth Godin discuss the Law of Diminishing Returns in advocating for moderation. See Seth’s Blog, The Moderation Glitch. He starts with the basic …
Legal Ethics Forum has posted its take on the top ten legal ethics stories of 2013. Among them: courts upholding the intra-firm attorney client privilege; the relaxation of rules against …
Although this post by D.C. lawyer Dan Hull is old, it is timeless. His 12 Rules of Client Service, a client-centered approach to lawyering, are spot on: Represent only clients you …
No lawyer wants to receive a complaint from the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. What can you do to avoid a disciplinary complaint in the first place?
Although the rules of professional conduct do not always require it, see Rule 1.5, you should require every prospective client to sign an engagement agreement before you commence the representation. If …
Yes. Some have contended that Louisiana statutes and procedural rules prohibit a third-party document-gathering firm, such as Compex Legal Services, Inc., from providing this service. They contend that such a …
Louisiana Legal Ethics: Standards & Commentary (2013), an up-to-date compendium of useful citations and indispensable practical advice.
