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Perspective

Dec. 20, 2014

Out-of-state clients: an ethical minefield

With the help of technology, risks once limited to the largest firms now reach virtually every firm. By J. Randolph Evans, Shari L. Klevens and Suzanne Y. Badawi


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


As the practice of law has become more globalized, attorneys increasingly serve clients from around the U.S. and the world. This is especially true in areas like patents, tax law, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy law and admiralty law.


With the help of technology, risks once limited to the largest firms now reach virtually every firm. These include potential unauthorized practice of law,...

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