As the legal profession grows increasingly regulated and complex, ethics and professional responsibility concerns are arising more frequently. When one's assets and reputation hangs in the balance, being able to effectively handle these issues is essential.

George R. Clark helps law firms, lawyers and clients of firms navigate difficult ethics consideration by providing highly experienced and professional advice. With over 30 years of experience practicing in Washington D.C., Mr. Clark has focused his practice on ethics and professional responsibility of lawyers and applies his knowledge to find meaningful solutions for his clients.

Representation for Lawyers and Firms

Mr. Clark has skillfully handled ethics and professional responsibility matters in a variety of capacities, including work as in-house counsel to a large firm. Due to his experience as an outside consultant with insider knowledge, he is able to provide his clients with a unique perspective.

Here are some issues in which Mr. Clark has assisted lawyers and firms:

• What actions should a lawyer take when he or she leaves a firm?
• Should an attorney tell his or her clients that they are leaving?
• How much pay is an attorney entitled to if he or she leaves mid-year?
• What should a firm do if they find they have malpracticed?
• How does a firm handle a partner leaving?
• How does a firm handle disagreements between partners?
• What happens when there is a dispute over an unauthorized bar admission or the unauthorized practice of law?
• What actions should a firm take if they discover a conflict of interest pertaining to one of their cases?

Representation of Clients in Dealings with Their Attorneys

Clients place a large amount of trust in their legal professionals, especially when long-lasting professional relationships have developed. It is important for clients to have a full understanding of the obligations their lawyer has to them. If a client has questions about their attorneys practice of law Mr. Clark will provide experienced and knowledgeable counsel regarding an attorneys duty to their client and the rules to which they must adhere.

Contact Attorney George R. Clark 202-331-3200 | E-Mail

George R. Clark, Attorney at Law
910 17th Street N.W., Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-331-3200
Fax: 202-331-2100
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