Marc Garfinkle

April 14, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Remember the lessons of crisis and peril. From today, dear colleagues, act as if we need each other, as if we'll be there for each other in times of need—because we will be.

By Marc Garfinkle

5 minute read

March 12, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Getting out of trouble is good; avoiding trouble is better. It's also easier.

By Marc Garfinkle

6 minute read

February 10, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

We must act as one would expect of a member in good standing of this dignified and honorable profession. And what, pray tell, is that? What behavior and what demeanor characterize the reasonably professional attorney in the 21st century?

By Marc Garfinkle

6 minute read

December 30, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

LEGAL ETHICS: The Rules that trip us up are simple and few. We are expected to know them. We often don't.

By Marc Garfinkle

6 minute read

December 06, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

The next time you receive an invitation to join a bar association or attend one of their events, see this as an opportunity. Besides helping your career, you would be supporting an endangered species.

By Marc Garfinkle

6 minute read

October 11, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Justice reminded us that traditions are not immutable. In fact, much of what we call tradition is merely some social value played out in a public forum more than once.

By Marc Garfinkle

6 minute read

September 09, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

TWITA, the acronym for "That's What I'm Talking About," is awarded annually to individuals and organizations for exceptional service to the legal profession and their commitment to just causes.

By Marc Garfinkle

6 minute read

March 21, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Many lawyers believe that receiving an Ethics Complaint is a worst-case scenario. Not so. Things can still get worse.

By Marc Garfinkle

8 minute read

November 08, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

As lawyers, we wear many hats. Among them is a crown designating us Keepers of the Truth. We didn't ask for it. It came with job. Good luck with the quest.

By Marc Garfinkle

8 minute read

August 02, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Today's multijurisdictional practice is likely to be a solo or small partnership, house counsel, legal staff member, or good Samaritan swirled into the interconnectivity of the modern legal milieu.

By Marc Garfinkle

2 minute read