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.
June 09, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Mark Dubois: The New World of Outside Investment in Law FirmsOur prohibition on using equity to raise capital for law firms is premised on the notion that lawyers in thrall of stockholders will be likely to do things and take chances that may disadvantage their clients. I don't buy it.
By Mark Dubois
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June 09, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Mark Dubois: The New World of Outside Investment in Law FirmsOur prohibition on using equity to raise capital for law firms is premised on the notion that lawyers in thrall of stockholders will be likely to do things and take chances that may disadvantage their clients. I don't buy it.
By Mark Dubois
5 minute read
June 01, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Mark Dubois: Another Lawyer Engages In Crime of OpportunityThe rules should be amended to require all lawyers' fiduciary accounts to be registered with the Statewide Grievance Committee. Probate judges should start demanding bonds from fiduciaries and routinely auditing accounts under their supervision.
By Mark Dubois
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June 01, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Mark Dubois: Another Lawyer Engages In Crime of OpportunityThe rules should be amended to require all lawyers' fiduciary accounts to be registered with the Statewide Grievance Committee. Probate judges should start demanding bonds from fiduciaries and routinely auditing accounts under their supervision.
By Mark Dubois
5 minute read
May 19, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Mark Dubois: Simplifying Divorce Is the Right IdeaKudos to Beth Bozzuto, Connecticut's chief administrative judge for family matters, and the Judicial Branch for proposing a streamlined and fairly summary process for folks with limited assets and issues who wish to be divorced.
By Mark Dubois
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May 19, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Mark Dubois: Simplifying Divorce Is the Right IdeaKudos to Beth Bozzuto, Connecticut's chief administrative judge for family matters, and the Judicial Branch for proposing a streamlined and fairly summary process for folks with limited assets and issues who wish to be divorced.
By Mark Dubois
4 minute read
May 06, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Mark Dubois: Attorneys Must Find New Ways to Monetize ServicesI recently heard an interesting interview with Andrew Julien, editor of the Hartford Courant, and his colleague, digital editor Christine Taylor. The issue was how the reshaping of the media world was affecting the Courant, the nation's oldest continuously operating newspaper.
By Mark Dubois
4 minute read
May 06, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Mark Dubois: Attorneys Must Find New Ways to Monetize ServicesI recently heard an interesting interview with Andrew Julien, editor of the Hartford Courant, and his colleague, digital editor Christine Taylor. The issue was how the reshaping of the media world was affecting the Courant, the nation's oldest continuously operating newspaper.
By Mark Dubois
4 minute read
May 01, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal
New Media, Old LawyersAn older attorney explores the world of social media.
By Mark Dubois
4 minute read
May 01, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal
New Media, Old LawyersAn older attorney explores the world of social media.
By Mark Dubois
4 minute read
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