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Labor/Employment

Mar. 28, 2025

Rule of Professional Conduct 1.11 and taking your practice private

Former government lawyers face unique ethical challenges under Rule of Professional Conduct 1.11, which extends broader confidentiality protections than standard conflict rules to preserve the integrity of governmental processes.

David M. Majchrzak

Partner
Rosing Pott & Strohbehn

Litigation, Legal Ethics

501 W Broadway A380
San Diego , CA 92101-3584

Email: dmajchrak@rosinglaw.com

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

David practices in the areas of legal ethics and litigation of professional liability claims.

Rule of Professional Conduct 1.11 and taking your practice private
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