February 27, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Risk Managers' Alert: Ethical Obligations for Firms and Departing LawyersWhen 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
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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
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June 11, 2012 | Connecticut Law Tribune
The Unworthy Client And Other Intake ConsiderationsThese 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 RisksBased 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 ConnecticutSince 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
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