Laurie Rowen ,left, and Erin Giglia ,right, of Montage Legal Group. Courtesy photos The Ethics of Freelance Lawyering, Part 2: Conflicts of Interest and Duty to Preserve Client Confidences
"Because temporary attorneys often work for multiple firms simultaneously, it is crucial that both the temporary attorney and the firm routinely monitor conflicts," write Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen, founders of Montage Legal Group.
October 14, 2024 at 09:00 AM
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Legal Ethics and Attorney Discipline
Busy lawyers everywhere struggle with the same issues. Growing a law firm sounds easy conceptually, but in practice is wrought with challenges. Law is a style- and personality-driven industry. A perfect associate on paper may not be the perfect match for your firm. Working with experienced freelance attorneys can be one solution. Before a law firm decides to hire a contract lawyer, understand the ethical rules for your best chances of success. We discussed the duty to inform the client and fees charged to the client in Part 1. Part 2 will address conflicts of interest and the duty to preserve client confidences.
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