Thousands of complaints are filed against Louisiana lawyers every year. Most aren’t the product of bad intentions — they’re the product of simple mistakes and honest misunderstandings about what the Rules of Professional Conduct actually require.
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- Leaving my firm. What are the ethical considerations?
- Arbitration clauses. What terms do I need to make one enforceable in my engagement agreement?
- Staying out of trouble. What 10 things should I do to avoid getting an envelope with the return address “Office of Disciplinary Counsel”?
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- Background on how and why the Louisiana Supreme Court adopted each rule
- Related ABA resources, including comments to the corresponding model rules
- Practical, plain-English commentary on the questions that come up in practice — fully current through 2026
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