Arthur J Ciampi

March 22, 2018 | New York Law Journal

In his Law Firm Partnership Law column, Arthur J. Ciampi discusses how the recent case 'Heller Ehrman LLP v. Davis Wright Tremane LLP' impacts lawyer mobility and clients choice of counsel.

By Arthur J. Ciampi

8 minute read

January 25, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Law Firm Partnership Law columnist Arthur J. Ciampi writes: Last month an interesting decision from Missouri addressed and resolved a myriad of issues concerning a law firm dissolution including issues of first impression. The case addresses issues often faced in New York practice when dissolution occurs, and, as a result, is insightful particularly in its analyses of fiduciary duty and jury instructions regarding law firm disputes.

By Arthur J. Ciampi

11 minute read

November 22, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Law Firm Partnership Law columnist Arthur J. Ciampi writes: This year saw a number of interesting decisions concerning the identity, rights and obligations of non-equity owners, including partners and shareholders.

By Arthur J. Ciampi

10 minute read

September 21, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Law Firm Partnership Law columnist Arthur J. Ciampi writes: As we all mourn the official end of summer, it may seem like an inopportune time to speak about vacations, which for many, in September, seem to be light-years away. But despite what may seem like bad timing, it is submitted that September is a very good time to examine how law firms treat vacations and sabbaticals even if only to rekindle the giddy hope of future time away from work.

By Arthur J. Ciampi

8 minute read

July 27, 2017 | New York Law Journal

In his Law Firm Partnership Law column, Arthur J. Ciampi discusses a Ninth Circuit decision that presents a number of useful criteria to apply in determining a "shareholder's" or "partner's" status and provides insight into the nature of transitions from equity to non-equity positions and the ramifications of such transitions for both the law partner and the law firm.

By Arthur J. Ciampi

19 minute read

May 25, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Law Firm Partnership Law columnist Arthur J. Ciampi reviews the Second Circuit's recent holding on to what extent freedom of speech, the right "peaceably to assemble," and the right to "petition the Government for a redress of grievances" pertain to commercial law firms that represent clients for a fee.

By Arthur J. Ciampi

20 minute read

March 23, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Law Firm Partnership Law columnist Arthur J. Ciampi writes that determining whether a law firm has the intangible asset of goodwill is often illusive and can be the subject of concern and even dispute among law firm partners. Does the ability to attract clients derive from the firm, or from individual partners?

By Arthur J. Ciampi

20 minute read

January 26, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Law Firm Partnership Law columnist Arthur J. Ciampi writes: Despite the prevalence of non-equity partner positions and the substantial benefit they bring to the profession and to the careers of many lawyers, some uncertainty remains as to what the title means and how to ensure that firms and their non-equity partners are operating within the ethical norms.

By Arthur J. Ciampi

18 minute read

November 28, 2016 | New York Law Journal

In his Law Firm Partnership Law column, Arthur J. Ciampi reflects decisions and viewpoints in 2016 particularly in the area of competition such as non-compete agreements and non-lawyer ownership of law firms.

By Arthur J. Ciampi

17 minute read

September 22, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Law Firm Partnership Law columnist Arthur J. Ciampi analyzes some of the relevant rules and law governing lawyer mobility and client choice of counsel and discusses a recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, which addresses this issue.

By Arthur J. Ciampi

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