The North Carolina Business Court recently issued an order revoking the pro hac vice admission of a Florida attorney and barring him from practicing in North Carolina courts for an entire year. The order arose from a series of misrepresentations and failures to correct inaccuracies made in connection with pro hac vice applications, as well
While perceptions and descriptions may vary, the term “unworthy client” generally includes dishonest clients whose lawyers get entangled in their client’s web of deceit. Even reputable law firms can easily become entangled with dubious clients if they aren’t paying close enough attention. Not surprisingly, lawyers and firms caught up in these situations are
For decades, commentators and practitioners have bemoaned the deteriorating level of collegiality in the practice of law. But at the same time, popular culture and advertising have glorified (and financially rewarded) lawyers with a pugilistic character. And research suggests that bullying can go on as much within a firm as between them. Do we have