Find Lawyers in Connecticut, United States for Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
Practice Area Overview
Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
Legal professionals must adhere to a code of professional conduct which varies by state. These guidelines regulate the behavior of lawyers and their roles as legal professionals, client representatives, court officers, and public citizens with special duties to uphold justice.
As a largely self-regulated profession, violations of these ethical standards can result in serious repercussions for attorneys and their firms, including disciplinary actions, loss of law license, and potential civil or criminal liability.
These claims can involve:
- Client Confidentiality
- Competence Conflicts of Interest
- Client Solicitation
- Legal Malpractice
- Professional Misconduct
- Transparency
To manage the level of risk, law firms and attorneys should proactively seek professional guidance to implement preventative measures aimed at reducing compliance-related complaints. This process should include a thorough review of retainer agreements, rigorous screening of new cases for potential conflicts of interest, diligent vetting of new clients, evaluation of the firm’s website and marketing practices, and comprehensive training and supervision of associates and non-lawyer staff.
David P. Atkins is a member of Pullman & Comley’s Litigation Department and leads its Professional Liability Section. He practices in the areas of professional liability, commercial litigation, appeals and administrative proceedings. Attorneys, law firms, CPAs and health care professionals seek David to represent them in malpractice, licensing, court sanctions and disqualification proceedings, ethics and disciplinary (grievance) matters. His extensive experience includes handling di...
Marcy Tench Stovall practices in the areas of professional liability, civil litigation, appellate practice and employment law. In professional responsibility matters, Marcy regularly represents law firms and attorneys in malpractice litigation, as well as licensing, disciplinary and sanctions matters. Since 2000 she has served on the Connecticut Bar Association's Committee on Professional Ethics, which issues opinions on attorney ethics, and currently serves as its chair. Marcy authored "Lawy...
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