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Ethics/Professional Responsibility

May 2, 2015

When attorneys abruptly depart

An unprepared law practice can be thrown into chaos when an attorney leaves the practice of law unexpectedly for death, incapacity or other reasons. By J. Randolph Evans, Shari Klevens and Suzanne Y. Badawi


By J. Randolph Evans, Shari Klevens and Suzanne Y. Badawi


It is important periodically for attorneys to take stock of their practices and plan
for the future. This includes assessing contingency plans to cover the unexpected,
such as changes in practice income, focus and staffing.


According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2014, the share of workers ages
55 and over hit 22.2 ...

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