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Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Nov. 5, 2020

When an attorney is sick, who and when must they tell?

With flu season approaching and the COVID-19 pandemic enduring, there is extreme concern about the possibility of getting sick this winter.

Shari L. Klevens

Partner
Dentons US LLP

Phone: (202) 496-7500

Email: shari.klevens@dentons.com

Alanna G. Clair

Partner
Dentons US LLP

Email: alanna.clair@dentons.com

With flu season approaching and the COVID-19 pandemic enduring, there is extreme concern about the possibility of getting sick this winter. Many are understandably concerned about the possibility of contracting the COVID-19 virus and transmitting it to family members, especially those in at-risk groups. For lawyers, in addition to those personal concerns, there is also anxiety regarding their ability to fulfill client obligations if hampered by COVID-19 or another ill...

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