Ellen L Koblitz

May 22, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Recently, Chief Justice John Roberts submitted to Congress—in lieu of his testimony—a list of general ethical principles unanimously agreed to by the entire current court. These principles are apparently merely aspirational.

By Ellen L. Koblitz and Kim D. Ringler

7 minute read

October 14, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Lawyers must comply with the statutory mandate like everyone else, and lawyers may do so without violating their professional duties of maintaining confidences related to the representation of a client.

By Ellen L. Koblitz and Kim D. Ringler

7 minute read

July 01, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Just as a court is required to recuse itself to avoid impropriety, so should a judge remain on a case when a party seeks an unfair advantage by pushing for judicial recusal.

By Ellen L. Koblitz and Kim D. Ringler

6 minute read

May 07, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

The absence of advisory opinions or disciplinary sanctions despite judicial determinations of reversible error suggests that the attorney regulatory process is underutilized with respect to prosecutorial misconduct.

By Ellen L. Koblitz and Kim D. Ringler

9 minute read

February 17, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Occasionally lawyers step so far over the line as to be abusive to the other party or dangerous to the public. The judicial system, judges and professional ethics watchdogs must decide where the bumpers on acceptable conduct lie and then act to preserve the boundaries on attorney conduct.

By Ellen L. Koblitz and Kim D. Ringler

7 minute read

December 16, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Competence is a bedrock obligation of every lawyer in every setting, even pro-bono representation, and deviation from the standard of practice may qualify as professional malpractice.

By Ellen L. Koblitz and Kim D. Ringler

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