Laurie Rowen

Laurie Rowen

October 28, 2024 | The Recorder

The Ethics of Freelance Lawyering, Part 4: Fee-Splitting and Malpractice Insurance

"Regardless of whether a freelance attorney carries malpractice insurance, law firms are ultimately responsible for the work product," write Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen, founders of Montage Legal Group.

By Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen

6 minute read

October 21, 2024 | The Recorder

The Ethics of Freelance Lawyering, Part 3: Aiding and Abetting the Unauthorized Practice of Law and Duty of Competence/Duty to Supervise

"An attorney's duty of competence is not limited solely to the practicing attorney, but also extends to subordinate attorneys and staff," write Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen, founders of Montage Legal Group.

By Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen

6 minute read

October 14, 2024 | The Recorder

The Ethics of Freelance Lawyering, Part 2: Conflicts of Interest and Duty to Preserve Client Confidences

"Because temporary attorneys often work for multiple firms simultaneously, it is crucial that both the temporary attorney and the firm routinely monitor conflicts," write Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen, founders of Montage Legal Group.

By Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen

7 minute read

October 09, 2024 | The Recorder

The Ethics of Freelance Lawyering, Part 1: Duty to Inform the Client and Fees Charged to the Client/Upcharging

"California case law establishes that the amount a law firm pays to a freelance attorney is irrelevant to whether a fee is unconscionable," write Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen, founders of Montage Legal Group.

By Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen

6 minute read

April 18, 2013 | The Recorder

Ethics of Contract Lawyering

As more legal work continues to be outsourced, firms need to keep rules of professional responsibility in mind, explain Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen of Montage Legal Group.

By Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen

10 minute read

April 23, 2013 | The Recorder

Ethics of Contract Lawyering, Part Two

As more legal work continues to be outsourced, firms need to keep rules of professional responsibility in mind, explain Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen of Montage Legal Group.

By Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen

10 minute read