Ethics rules govern the professional responsibilities of
lawyers and provide standards of conduct. Although each state has their own
rules, for the most part they are similar to guidelines set by the American Bar
Association. An example of an ethics violation would be if a lawyer or firm
represents both sides in a lawsuit; this is considered a conflict of interest.
Other violations would include the mishandling of client money, or the mismanagement
of a case. Lawyers can be disciplined for bad conduct, and even disbarred from
practicing law. If you think your lawyer or law firm may be violating ethics
rules, a lawyer with expertise in these rules can help determine if there has
been bad conduct in a case.
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