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Ethics Opinions

New ABA Opinion Gets it Wrong on a Lawyer’s Duty to Admit Malpractice

Recognizing that “[e]ven the best lawyers may err,” the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility has issued a formal opinion addressing when a lawyer must inform a client …

FAQs

What Portions of a Lawyer’s File Must Be Surrendered to the Client?

Your representation is over. Whether it ended through completion of the underlying matter or through your termination by the client, what portions of the file must you surrender to your client (or …

Louisiana Cases

Don’t Hold a Client’s Settlement Proceeds Hostage

The Louisiana Supreme Court suspended Lake Charles lawyer Satrica Williams-Bensaadat for, among other things, refusing to endorse a settlement check in an effort to force a resolution of her fee claim. See In re Satrica …

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