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.

May 15, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

State-by-State Changes in Litigation Financing Worthy of Exploration

A friend of mine, who until recently was in the medical marijuana business, tells me there is a daily newsletter he and his colleagues all subscribe…

By Mark Dubois

5 minute read

May 04, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Comments on Separation of Powers From Middletown Bar's Law Day 2018

If the ideals embodied in our state and federal constitutions are to continue to make us a strong and vibrant country, it's all our duty to speak out and protect them when we see them under attack.

By Mark Dubois

1 minute read

April 20, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Covering Up Your Mistakes Often Makes Matters Worse

The ABA ethics solons have issued a new opinion that attempts to bring some clarity to the thorny issue of if and when we need to notify our clients when we make an error.

By Mark Dubois

1 minute read

March 14, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Moukawsher's Thoughtful Rulings Reveal Very Learned Hand

Judge Thomas Moukawsher wastes no time with fools or foolishness. Upon retiring from the bench, he might try faits divers.

By Mark Dubois

5 minute read

February 08, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Ethical Standards in ADR: Acknowledging Blurred Lines

The development of ADR has some lawyers and judges worried that moving disputes from the courtroom to the conference room may weaken our system of justice.

By Mark Dubois

6 minute read

January 30, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Separation-of-Powers Cases Reveal Legal Grey Areas

The recent Connecticut Supreme Court education-funding decision is fascinating in many ways, including as a study of separation-of-power principles.

By Mark Dubois

5 minute read

January 24, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Elephants Case Unlikely To Be Soon Forgotten

If I teach ethics again, I might include the case on the final exam because of what it teaches us about Rule 3.1 and the mandate that lawyers only bring nonfrivolous matters to courts.

By Mark Dubois

5 minute read

January 04, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Legal Predictions for the Year Ahead

Well, another year is in the hopper and it's time to take a breath and look ahead. Here's what my crystal ball shows for 2018.

By Mark Dubois

5 minute read

December 05, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A Gentler Approach to Ethics Enforcement

In a recent article in the ABA Journal, Carolyn Elefant suggested that ethics rules on advertising and fee splitting are hampering efforts by solos and small firm lawyers to compete in a rapidly changing technological environment.

By Mark Dubois

9 minute read

November 22, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Competitors Getting 'TIKD' Over Virtual Representation

Yet another e-entrepreneur with a cool idea for rendering legal services differently than via the traditional model has run into the "unauthorized…

By Mark Dubois

5 minute read

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