by Megan Zavieh | Oct 26, 2017 | Blog, California State Bar Defense, Disciplinary Hearings, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, State Bar Defense
Your bottom line revolves around your ability to assess cases and to convince potential clients to hire you. Yet, with the practice of law there is the inherent risk of ethical complaints being filed against you. How can you protect your law practice from complaints...
by Megan Zavieh | Oct 25, 2017 | Blog, California State Bar Defense, Disciplinary Hearings, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, State Bar Defense
Disbarment is the worst punishment an attorney can receive when they’re accused of violating the rules of professional conduct. Because facing an ethics committee can have serious consequences, lawyers must take time to consider whether it is wise to represent...
by Megan Zavieh | Oct 23, 2017 | Blog, Disciplinary Hearings, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Resources, State Bar Defense
Professional conduct for lawyers is important. As an ethical issue, the goal of disciplinary proceedings is to protect the public from being harmed. When a lawyer purposefully or inadvertently violates the rules of professional conduct, they may be subject to a...