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The party to a settlement, who asserts a negligence claim against his former attorney, must establish the departure from the standard of care by specific facts

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August 11, 2010 at 12:01 pm

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A lawyer who has represented a client in a matter shall not thereafter represent another client in the same or substantially related matter in which that client’s interests are materially adverse to the interests of the former client

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August 6, 2010 at 11:49 am

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Discipline for an attorney’s sexual misconduct has ranged from reprimands to disbarment

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July 30, 2010 at 1:06 pm

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Possessing a financial interest in the outcome of the litigation is ordinarily sufficient to confer standing

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July 23, 2010 at 12:24 pm

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In a family law matter, during the period of the representation, an attorney shall not take or hold a security interest, mortgage, or other lien on the client’s property interests to assure payment of the fee

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July 23, 2010 at 12:20 pm

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If you want to play lawyer, go ahead; but, the consequences can be tragic

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June 23, 2010 at 5:04 pm

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Law firms have the protection of the affidavit of merit requirement when they are sued in New Jersey, even though the lawsuit grew out of the alleged negligence of an attorney who was licensed by, and physically located in, another state

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June 14, 2010 at 5:33 pm

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When a client alleges that he entered into a settlement based on negligent advice from his lawyers, he need not first seek to vacate the settlement, but may proceed directly against those lawyers the plaintiff asserts provided the negligent advice that culminated in the settlement

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June 3, 2010 at 11:34 am

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Where the parties agreed to binding arbitration to resolve any and all fee-related disputes, claims of breach relevant to a reduction of the fee sought are within the scope of their agreement; however, affirmative claims for consequential damages incurred as a consequence of the quality of performance or the lack of good faith and fair dealing during the course of performance, like claims of malpractice, are separate from and unrelated to the fee dispute

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May 19, 2010 at 6:07 pm

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“Can you recommend me on my LinkedIn page?” — It is better NOT to ask.

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May 14, 2010 at 1:36 pm

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