Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Mar. 29, 2019
My big mouth!
Much of an attorney’s job is communication—but when can legal communication result in liability?
Neville L. Johnson
Partner
Johnson & Johnson LLP
439 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills , CA 90210
Phone: 310-975-1080
Email: njohnson@jjllplaw.com
Southwestern Univ SOL; Los Angeles CA
Douglas L. Johnson
Partner
Johnson & Johnson LLP
439 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills , CA 90210
Phone: (310) 975-1080
Email: djohnson@jjllplaw.com
McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific; CA
Much of an attorney's job is communication. Attorneys may write demand letters to opposing parties, or hold press conferences to vindicate their clients to the public. Lawyers must consider when they or their client could become civilly or even criminally liable for these communications. Indeed, on Monday Michael Avenatti, famous for representing Stormy Daniels against the president, was arrested on federal charges that he attempted to extort $20 million from Nike by ...
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