Law Practice,
Appellate Practice
Sep. 7, 2022
Limit the risks when working with contract attorneys
Ambiguity regarding the nature of the relationship, the scope of the contract attorney’s work, and/or the applicable ethical or legal rules all can lead to risk.
The challenges in recruiting and retaining attorneys in recent years have been well-documented. Even if good candidates are available, hiring a new full-time attorney requires significant training and can be a substantial investment at a time of increasing economic uncertainty. For that reason, the best solution for short-term staffing needs may be a contract attorney.
Contract attorneys can be a crucial resource to ensure all necessary w...
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