Bell/Whelan: 3 things to know about requests for client information
Here are three things to know when a third party requests information about your client, including don’t be cooperative, civil or otherwise charming.
Jessica Whelan
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Bell/Whelan: 3 things to know about being your client’s board member
There is nothing unethical about being your client’s board member, but there are common ethical issues that arise in that relationship. Here are three things to know about the ethics of being your client’s board member.
Bell/Whelan: 3 things to know about civility and discipline
As it turns out, acting in a civil manner is not just a way of being polite, or being a good advocate or a way to make the profession look good. In fact, being uncivil in and of itself can lead to disciplinary sanctions.
Bell/Whelan: 3 things to know about reporting ethics violations
If you’re like us, you’re a lawyer who enjoys giving advice to others. As attorneys who represent other attorneys in disciplinary matters, we often receive requests to give ethics advice to lawyers. As luck would have it, we like lawyers and generally enjoy giving advice to lawyers when we can.
3 things to know about the ethics of files
A formal opinion recently issued by the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility sheds light on what materials belong to the client.
3 things to know about lawyer services disclaimers
Prospective clients routinely and increasingly turn to the Internet to find a lawyer. Therefore, the information you, as a lawyer with a Web presence, put out there is important to the success of your law practice.
Bell/Whelan: 3 things to know about amended pro bono reporting rule
Rule 6.7, in effect for a mere four months, was recently amended by a Supreme Court order issued April 30, 2015, and effective immediately. The amendment provides additional clarity on what is expected of Indiana attorneys with respect to reporting pro bono service.