The Attorney Discipline Group at Cooper Levenson represents lawyers facing allegations that range from minor misconduct to more serious charges, up to and including allegations that could lead to disbarment.
Too often, attorneys attempt to handle these matters on their own or retain counsel with little or no experience in this area of the law. This approach frequently leads to less-than-optimal outcomes—outcomes that could have been avoided had experienced counsel been engaged from the start.
An allegation of unethical behavior or professional misconduct is among the most serious issues a lawyer can face. Unfortunately, such allegations are increasingly common. Clients often assume that any concern with an attorney’s handling of a matter is, by definition, an ethical violation. Given the potentially devastating impact of these allegations on a lawyer’s practice and reputation, it is imperative that they be addressed promptly and with the guidance of seasoned ethics counsel.
Our attorneys advise and defend legal professionals at every stage of the disciplinary process and provide proactive counseling on the Rules of Professional Conduct to help lawyers avoid problems before they arise.
Fredric L. Shenkman (Ric), Chairman of the Ethics Practice Group, is a former member, Chair, and Secretary of the New Jersey District I Ethics Committee. He brings extensive experience in both counseling on ethical matters and defending attorneys at all levels of disciplinary proceedings.
Read Ric’s primer for an overview of the process.