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Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Oct. 26, 2013

When essential skills begin to decline

For virtually every lawyer there will come a time when essential skills erode to the point that the duty of competence is impaired. By Karen M. Goodman and Pearl Mann


By Karen M. Goodman and Pearl Mann


Lawyers can enjoy extraordinarily long and successful careers spanning 40 or 50 years, perhaps even more. However, for virtually every lawyer there will come a time when essential skills erode to the point that the duty of competence is impaired. Recognizing when that time occurs will protect both clients and lawyers. A lawyer's graceful exit from practice protects the public since clients' interests are addressed. A law...

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