In this competitive financial legal drought, there may be nothing more frustrating than the belief that one’s client was "stolen" by a competitor counsel. Notwithstanding the negative financial impact, pilfering can be emotionally, legally and ethically charged. If nothing else, receipt of a "drop letter" is disturbing.

But is it unlawful? That depends. (See Nostrame v. Santiago, — A.3d — (N.J. March 11, 2013).)

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