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Discipline

Sep. 19, 2000

Tricky Trail

The termination of representation involves adherence to a number of intricate ethical rules in order to avoid a malpractice claim or State Bar investigation. By Jonathan B. Cole and David B. Owen.

        By Jonathan B. Cole and David B. Owen
        
        One area of the attorney-client relationship that often goes overlooked is the termination of representation, which can lead to a great deal of confusion and the potential for liability. While an attorney's representation of a client usually ends when the litigation or other a...

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