Conflicts: interests, relationships, and ethics
Relationships between lawyers and clients are governed by the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct. Lawyers must always be wary of conflicts—knowing when and where they appear, and how to [...]
Fiduciary duties: breach and damages
Lawyers owe fiduciary duties to their clients on top of their legal duties. These duties are (1) complete candor or honesty with the client (and others, where required!); (2) the utmost loyalty [...]
Retention policies and maintaining client files
Retention policies and maintaining client files is one of the more common questions that local Bar association members ask during Chandler Law’s Legal Ethics and Professional Liability [...]