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The Ethics of Referrals, Part 2
September 12, 2023PART II: UNIQUE ISSUES IN ATTORNEY-TO-ATTORNEY REFERRALS Part 1 of The Ethics of Referrals series provided an overview of attorney-to-attorney referrals. Part II examines unique issues in those referrals. For example, may a criminal defense attorney agree to refer all of his personal injury cases to his friend, a personal Read the full post
When It’s Time to Say Goodbye: Terminating the Attorney-Client Relationship
April 18, 2022This Article focuses on the termination of the attorney-client relationship, including practical steps of withdrawal, ethical obligations under the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct (“Texas Rules”), and risk mitigation tips when terminating the attorney-client relationship. TERMINATING THE REPRESENTATION In many instances, the attorney-client relationship has a natural conclusion. For example, Read the full post
A Release From a Client Doesn’t Always Work
July 17, 2015A recent Illinois case is instructive about the effectiveness of releases of malpractice claims from departing clients. In Construction Systems, Inc. v. FagelHaber, a law firm represented a construction company seeking payment for work on a commercial building project. The law firm filed a lien and litigation against the owner and general contractor Read the full post
Avoiding Trouble as Replacement Counsel
June 24, 2015When lawyers take over a case from another lawyer, there may be good reasons why the new lawyer is a better choice to take over the case. Many times, however, the clients in these situations are difficult to work with or face an almost hopeless situation. An article in the Recorder, Read the full post
Client Compatibility: Screening and (Sometimes) Firing Clients
May 20, 2015The compatibility of clients with their lawyers is an important factor in assuring quality legal services and avoiding malpractice claims. A client who does not trust their lawyer, rightly or wrongly, will be more inclined to sue the lawyer. A lawyer who cannot provide what a client expects from them Read the full post