Mark Dubois

Mark Dubois is counsel with the New London firm of Geraghty & Bonnano. He was Connecticut’s first Chief Disciplinary Counsel from 2003 until 2001. In that position he established an office that investigated and prosecuted attorney misconduct and the unauthorized practice of law. He is co-author of Connecticut Legal Ethics and Malpractice, the first book devoted to the topic of attorney ethics in Connecticut. He is a weekly contributor to the Connecticut Law Tribune where he writes the Ethics Matters column. Attorney Dubois represents individuals accused of ethical misconduct and malpractice. He also serves as an expert witness on matters of ethics and malpractice. He teaches ethics at UConn Law School and has taught ethics as Quinnipiac University School of Law where he was Distinguished Practitioner in Residence in 2011. He has lectured in Connecticut and nationally on attorney ethics and has given or participated in over 75 presentations and symposia on attorney ethics and malpractice. He has also taught trial advocacy and legal research and writing. Attorney Dubois has been board certified in civil trial advocacy by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification for over 20 years. He is presently president-elect of the Connecticut Bar Association and will be president in 2014. In addition to being an officer of the Bar Association, he is a member of the Professional Discipline, Unauthorized Practice, Pro Bono and Mentoring committees. He is a member of the New Britain, New London, and American Bar Associations as well as the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers. He is the recipient of the Quintin Johnstone Service to the Profession Award in 2012 and the American Board of Trial Advocacy, Connecticut Chapter, Annual Award in 2007.

August 22, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Ode to Joe Keefe: A Self-Effacing and Generous Soul

Joe's obituary is much more about others than himself. It speaks of those who welcomed him to the bar and helped him become a successful lawyer.

By Mark Dubois

4 minute read

August 08, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Approaching the Finish Line: It's Time to Talk About Succession

Every song comes to an end, and for many of us, it's a challenge to figure out what's next.

By Mark Dubois

4 minute read

April 10, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Sharing Case Details: When Have We Crossed the Line?

The question of when it is and when it is not ok to share case information has raised a firestorm in the national lawyer ethics bar.

By Mark Dubois

4 minute read

March 11, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Being a Good Lawyer Includes Being a Good Businessperson

The majority of disciplinary matters involve failure to manage IOLTA accounts or noncompliance with requests for documentation related to overdrafts or audits.

By Mark Dubois

5 minute read

February 29, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut's Shrinking Bar Has More Salt Than Pepper

The phenomenon of a shrinking pool of young or new lawyers has some consequences. Ask any hiring partner how hard it is to find young folks to replace retiring members.

By Mark Dubois

5 minute read

January 22, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Copy That: When Does Plagiarism Become a Big Deal?

Sensitivity to plagiarism, though a big deal for law students, is something practicing lawyers pretty much ignore.

By Mark Dubois

5 minute read

January 16, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

On Questions of Privilege and Secrecy

If legal arguments and decisions are public (and funded by taxpayer money), what's the secret?

By Mark Dubois

5 minute read