Sometimes, for various reasons, there comes a time when you and your law firm or law department must part ways. Assuredly, you have seen this process with attorneys you know. Did you ever wonder what steps should be taken when parting ways?

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Everyone ends a relationship with their employer for their own reasons (or their employer’s reasons), but there are some universal maxims that can make the process as amicable and fluid as possible. These suggestions are designed to help you leave your employer amicably and successfully with your personal and professional reputation intact.

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