Ethics & Professional Responsibility Counsel

Safeguarding Reputations. Protecting Careers.

Representing Attorneys, Judges, & Law Firms

Ethics, discipline, and professional responsibility matters differ from other disputes. Personal reputations, careers, and professional standing are at stake. With significant experience representing attorneys and judges in these sensitive proceedings, we bring to bear the strategic mindset of proficient trial lawyers with deep knowledge of ethics rules and enforcement expectations.

As trusted ethics counsel to lawyers and law firms, we also help reduce risk before issues develop. We do this through practical guidance on advertising and marketing, conflict analysis, firm governance and employment matters, and day-to-day professional risk management.

Areas of Focus

Defense of Attorneys in Disciplinary & Ethics Proceedings

Representation of Judges in Judicial Qualification Commission (JQC) Proceedings & Investigations

Respond to Orders to Show Cause & Petitions for Emergency Interim Suspensions

Respond to Grievances from the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Committee

Defend Department of Justice Employees in Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) Matters

Defend Intellectual Property & Patent Lawyers Before the Office of Enrollment & Discipline (OED)

Advise & Defend Law Students Before the Indiana Board of Law Examiners

Civil Litigation Defense for Law Firms & Lawyers

Confidential Ethics Advice & “Ethics Hotline” Support

Risk Assessment for Law Firms & Practice Groups

Guidance on Advertising, Marketing & Solicitation Rules

Advice on Conflicts, Client Intake, Engagement Letters, Withdrawals & Client Complaints

Counsel on Law Firm Governance & Employment Matters

CLE Programs, Bar Presentations & Training on Legal Ethics & Professionalism, Including for Law Firm Staff

General Counsel Services for Small- & Medium-Size Law Firms

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