There is no per se ethical prohibition on holding dual-employment as an attorney and as a non-attorney in a legal adjacent field; however, there...

Since the case was withdrawn "without prejudice", the plaintiff is allowed to bring the claim again. If you would like your attorney to continue...

It was improper and unprofessional for the adversary lawyer to interfere in your relationship with your attorney. You should not take any legal...

Attorney complaints in New York are not handled by the bar association. They are handled by the Attorney Grievance Committees. Instructions for...

The Attorney Grievance Committee investigates potential attorney misconduct and if it determines that misconduct has occurred, it can impose...

The office that investigates attorney misconduct in New York is the Attorney Grievance Committee. Anyone may submit a complaint to the Committee,...

Applications to resign for non-disciplinary reasons, i.e., while an investigation is not pending, are governed by 22 NYCRR s 1240.22. On first...

As with many interpersonal issues, the key to your question is communication. It is common for attorneys to collaborate on a matter, particularly...

There are a number of resources to find attorneys, such as Avvo, or the New York City Bar Association Legal Referral Service. However, if you have...

My lawyer accepted a settlement without my consent.

Under Rule 1.2(a) of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct, "A law shall abide by a client's decision whether to settle a matter." If an...

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