Marcy Tench Stovall

Marcy Tench Stovall

February 27, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Risk Managers' Alert: Ethical Obligations for Firms and Departing Lawyers

When a lawyer moves from one firm to another, a comprehensive set of ground rules must be followed to meet obligations to clients.

By David P. Atkins and Marcy Tench Stovall

6 minute read

October 02, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The Dangers of Resolving Client Conflicts by 'Dropping the Hot Potato'

When conflicts of interest arise, dropping a client deemed "less desirable" does not prevent disqualification, or worse.

By David P. Atkins and Marcy Tench Stovall

9 minute read

June 11, 2012 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The Unworthy Client And Other Intake Considerations

These are difficult times for lawyers. In such times, lawyers and law firms, of every size, are understandably reluctant to turn down any opportunity to gain a new client, and so may tend to see every potential client as a good one.

By MARCY TENCH STOVALL

9 minute read

January 25, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The Unfinished Business Doctrine: Law Firm Dissolutions Bring Risks

Based on the efforts of a highly paid legal industry consultant, your firm has been in confidential negotiations with a practice group looking to leave a prominent, nationally known law firm.

By David P. Atkins and Marcy Tench Stovall

9 minute read

July 18, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The Do's And Don'ts Of Attorney Advertising In Connecticut

Since July 1, 2007, the Statewide Grievance Committee has had two principal ways to address concerns about attorney advertising.

By MARCY TENCH STOVALL and DAVID P. ATKINS

10 minute read