Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Dec. 4, 2024
Avoiding malpractice exposure: Law firm conflict checks
Law firms that fail to implement rigorous conflict check procedures face serious exposure to ethical complaints, disqualification motions, and malpractice claims from aggrieved clients.
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Failing to catch conflicts at the start of the case can lead to potential ethical complaints, firm disqualifications, and malpractice claims. In turn, best practices require strict adherence to the Rules of Professional Conduct that address conflicts of interest. This compliance is essential to avoid malpractice actions from aggrieved clients.
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