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Law Practice

Sep. 22, 1999

Transactions With Clients and Others Can Be Risky Business

Transactions With Clients and Others Can Be Risky Business By Lindsay K. Slatter Despite decades of case law and the grievous experience of our colleagues, lawyers cling to the notion that our personal business dealings are as private and unregulated as those of other citizens. Almost a decade of representing lawyers in State Bar disciplinary matters has convinced me that this is a common and dangerous misconception.

        By Lindsay K. Slatter
        
        Despite decades of case law and the grievous experience of our colleagues, lawyers cling to the notion that our personal business dealings are as private and unregulated as those of other citizens. Almost a decade of representing lawyers in State Bar disciplinary matters has convinced me that this is...

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