Conflict Checks Are Not Optional:
A Practical Story About Preventable Risk in Law Firms
By Douglas V. Chandler
Chandler Law, LLC
All lawyers know…
Not every unfavorable result is malpractice, but every accusation deserves a precise and strategic defense.
Allegations of legal malpractice can place an attorney’s career, reputation, and…
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It’s that time of year again when lawyers begin thinking of making an employment move. Are you getting ants in your pants to try to…
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Benjamin Franklin’s oft-repeated advice from 1735 still rings true 290 years later. Although Franklin was referring…
Periodically we receive calls from clients and other members of the Bar across the State asking questions such as:
I received a grievance, but it…
For people that know me, I know I sound like a broken record talking about communication all the time. Last week a seasoned lawyer called…
Model Rule 1.4 Confirms “Early and Often” is Best
I love speaking to local Bar Associations all over Georgia. Getting out of the office…
Whether a client is changing counsel, had a change of heart about pursuing their case, or any other reason, there’s a clear set of guidelines…