Most attorneys are aware of the ethical obligations owed to
clients and take them seriously. However, instead of simply
assuming that their attorneys are in compliance with their ethical
obligations, law firms can take steps to assist attorneys when
ethical issues arise and, where possible, minimize the potential
harm to the client, attorney and firm.
A firm’s efforts to help its employees and partners comply
with ethical obligations can help avoid (or minimize) a legal
malpractice claim or bar grievance. The firm also likely wants to
be in a position where it is advised immediately of any potential
issues that could lead to claims or grievances so that it may be
possible to take corrective action. The alternative—first
learning of the problem when served with a lawsuit—can
complicate the risk management efforts of the firm.
The goal for law firms in educating attorneys and other
employees likely is both to reduce the likelihood of ethical
mishaps
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