Thomas G Wilkinson

June 17, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

The American Bar Association's Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.2(d) ("Model Rule") prohibits a lawyer from advising or assisting a client in conduct the lawyer "knows" is criminal or fraudulent.

By Thomas G. Wilkinson Jr. and Douglas B. Fox

8 minute read

April 20, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

When a client terminates, without cause, its legal representation in a contingent fee matter and subsequently retains new counsel from a different firm, the Rules of Professional Conduct related to the division and disbursement of fees impose certain requirements on the successor attorney.

By Sarah Sweeney and Thomas G. Wilkinson

7 minute read

March 11, 2020 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Litigators with national practices may work with local counsel more often than not. Those with niche practices handling cases in specialized courts, such as the Delaware Chancery Court, also frequently serve as local counsel to those who are admitted to practice outside the jurisdiction.

By Thomas G. Wilkinson and William E. Gericke

10 minute read