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Law Firm Defense
and Loss Prevention
| A newsletter for national, boutique, and regional law firms, written by the lawyer's lawyers. | |
Arbitration clauses in attorney engagement letters can transform how legal malpractice claims unfold. When disputes arise between lawyers and clients, the forum for resolution may hinge on a few critical sentences in the initial engagement letter. Read More.
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Most attorneys have encountered, at one point or another, challenging client situations that prompt consideration of withdrawal. Unlike the relative freedom to decline new clients, terminating existing attorney-client relationships has long been governed by stricter ethical constraints. The rules governing withdrawal seek to strike a balance between an attorney’s autonomy and protecting the client. Read More.
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When a client turns from seeking your counsel to victimizing you or your staff, what ethical obligations still bind you? The American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility tackles this thorny dilemma in its recent Formal Opinion 515. The opinion addresses a scenario every attorney hopes to avoid but should be prepared to navigate: becoming the victim of a client’s crime. Read More.
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Navigating the attorney-client relationship can be like a carefully choreographed dance – requiring precision, awareness, and mutual respect to achieve harmony. Even for the most seasoned practitioners, this fundamental professional relationship can present unexpected challenges that might escalate into costly disputes, reputational damage, or ethics violations. As legal landscapes evolve and client expectations shift, revisiting the foundational principles of managing client relationships becomes not just prudent, but essential for maintaining a thriving practice. Read More.
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The American Bar Association’s (ABA) Formal Opinion 514, issued on January 8, 2025, provides guidance on the ethical responsibilities of lawyers when advising organizational clients concerning future actions or conduct that may pose legal risks to the organization’s constituents, including employees, officers, or board members. The opinion emphasizes that while the organization is the lawyer’s client, the lawyer’s advice by necessity must be conveyed to the organization through duly authorized individual constituents who may have their own distinct legal interests. Read More.
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For over twenty-five years, Sherin and Lodgen has been
Boston’s go-to law firm for defending law firms and lawyers.
We have successfully and vigorously defended AmLaw 100 and NLJ 500 law firms and their attorneys in complex, high-stakes cases involving allegations of legal malpractice, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, misrepresentation, aiding and abetting, Chapter 93A violations, and other professional liability claims. We have defended law firms and lawyers in state and federal courts in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and other jurisdictions. Learn more on our website.
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ABOUT THE EDITOR
Christopher R. Blazejewski represents businesses, law firms, and individuals in complex commercial litigation, legal malpractice defense, and business disputes.
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Chris defends national and regional law firms listed on the AmLaw 100 and NLJ 500 against legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, and other professional liability claims. As a lawyer who other lawyers go to for legal advice, he assists law firms and attorneys in client disputes, risk management, and professional ethics. He also represents attorneys in disciplinary proceedings and accounting firms in client disputes.
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