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 04, 2012 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Trying To Fit Square Pegs Into Round HolesOccasionally I have been questioned/challenged/called out as to whether the Rules of Professional Conduct ought to apply to government lawyers. Good question. My best answer is "maybe," but I am not sure.
By Mark DuBois
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August 22, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Opinion: Texting For BusinessIn law school, I tried to fulfill my upper class writing requirement by proposing a paper examining the brand new concept of lawyer advertising. Bates v. Arizona was decided the year I graduated.
By Mark Dubois
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November 16, 2012 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Disruptive Technology Leads To Death By Small CutsI had an interesting talk with New Milford solo Greg Cava the other day. Greg is past chair of the Connecticut Bar Associaton Real Property Section and has been one of the most vocal proponents of lawyers taking a more aggressive posture with regard to defending the practice of law from out-of-state law firms, Internet enterprises and others who have been chipping away at the bread and butter of the small and mid-sized law firms for many years.
By Mark Dubois
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May 31, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Opinion: Opacity Has A PurposeI saw a post on an ethics listserv the other day about a proposal by the California disciplinary counsel to issue a "consumer alert" any time a lawyer is accused of misappropriating client funds. Under the present regime, these alerts are sent out after an investigation reveals misappropriation of over $25,000.
By Mark Dubois
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September 14, 2012 | Connecticut Law Tribune
The Unauthorized Practice Rogues' GalleryWell, this year, as has happened for too many years to remember, the initiative to pass some harsher penalties into law concerning the unauthorized practice of law died at the legislature.
By Mark DuBois
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August 01, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Opinion: So I Broke A Rule! Sue MeLawyers and judges have wrestled with the intersection of the Rules of Professional Conduct and civil liability for some time.
By Mark Dubois
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March 15, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune
HIPAA And MeNo single word, phrase or acronym strikes more fear into a lawyer than HIPAA.
By Mark Dubois
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January 04, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Guns And Mental HealthIn the wake of the Newtown tragedy, many will seek answers and solutions. Unfortunately, they will be joined by the predictable rabble of attention getters, including some members of our profession, who will use this chance to promote themselves, "calling for" this or that, but really only trolling for clients and promoting their businesses. We all know who they are.
By Mark Dubois
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July 30, 2012 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Criminalizing Bad Behavior Often Not A Good IdeaDharun Ravi, the young man who was tried and convicted of a hate crime related to the suicide of his roommate at Rutgers, recently was sentenced to 30 days in jail. It was an unsatisfying ending to a prosecution that probably should have never been brought. I doubt anyone is happy with the outcome.
By Mark DuBois
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December 26, 2011 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Judge Droney And Other Year-End ThoughtsAs the year winds (grinds?) to an end, I am emptying the jar in which I keep all the topics I meant to write on. Of course, every time I think there is nothing new to say, another crazy case comes under the door or over the transom (though these days, it is usually by e-mail) and I marvel at the complexity of life and the creativity of our brethren when they stray from the path. So here are a few short thoughts for the end of the year.
By MARK DUBOIS
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