Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Apr. 26, 2024
Managing a law office to be ethical
Law firm leaders could create an internal ethics committee or general counsel to provide guidance and oversight on ethical obligations for newer attorneys. Implementing internal mentoring programs and conducting regular training would also set the tone for ethical compliance.
David M. Majchrzak
Shareholder, Klinedinst PC
Litigation, legal ethics
501 W Broadway Ste 600
San Diego , CA 92101-3584
Phone: (619) 239-8131
Fax: (619) 238-8707
Email: dmajchrzak@klinedinstlaw.com
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
David practices in the areas of legal ethics and litigation of professional liability claims.
The journey from law school to running a successful law practice often has a gap. Whereas students are taught substantive areas of the law and some skills directly related to the practice of law, they may not be taught how to run the business side of things. If schooling has taken them directly from their undergraduate degree to law school, they also may be missing information that is gained from experience, whether involving attracting clients, selecting and develop...