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Ethical Exits: ABA Formal Opinion 516, Permissive Withdrawal, and the Hot Potato Doctrine

04/04/2025   |   BY Christopher R. Blazejewski

Most attorneys have encountered, at one point or another, challenging client situations that prompt consideration of withdrawal. Unlike the relative... Read More »

When the Lawyer Is the Victim: ABA’s New Guidance on Confidentiality and Client-Perpetrated Crimes

03/12/2025   |   BY Christopher R. Blazejewski

When a client turns from seeking your counsel to victimizing you or your staff, what ethical obligations still bind you?... Read More »

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The Attorney – Client Relationship 101: Helpful Reminders Before, During and After Representation

02/03/2025   |   BY Christopher R. Blazejewski

Navigating the attorney-client relationship can be like a carefully choreographed dance – requiring precision, awareness, and mutual respect to achieve... Read More »

Organizational Lawyers and the Organization/Constituent Divide: Five Takeaways from ABA Formal Opinion 514

01/14/2025   |   BY Christopher R. Blazejewski

The American Bar Association’s (ABA) Formal Opinion 514, issued on January 8, 2025, provides guidance on the ethical responsibilities of... Read More »

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Bankruptcy Court Weighs in on Conflicts of Interest in Business Transactions

01/25/2019   |   BY Christopher R. Blazejewski

A recent decision of the U.S. Bankruptcy for the District of Massachusetts in the adversary proceeding Cruikshank v. Dixon, in... Read More »

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How to Withdraw from Representation Ethically in Mass

05/16/2018   |   BY Christopher R. Blazejewski

The saying goes, “Getting married is easy, getting divorced is complicated.” A similar sentiment applies once a lawyer has entered... Read More »

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Who Can You Talk to Confidentially About a Client Dispute?

03/08/2018   |   BY Christopher R. Blazejewski

A dispute has arisen between you and a client. You are not exactly sure how to handle the situation, so... Read More »

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Corporate Counsel And Duties Beyond The Client published on Law360.com

02/15/2018   |   BY Christopher R. Blazejewski

Representing closely-held entities can present a challenging array of ethical dilemmas for in-house or outside counsel, especially with regard to... Read More »

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Rhode Island Legal Malpractice Decision Offers Guidance to Trust and Estate Attorneys

01/21/2016   |   BY Christopher R. Blazejewski

The Rhode Island Supreme Court recently issued a significant decision providing clearer guidance on the duties owed by trust and... Read More »