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Perspective

Apr. 9, 2015

Beware the security-cleared client

Nothing says "malpractice" like legal advice that solves your client's immediate problem, only to destroy their career. By Jacob T. Ranish


By Jacob T. Ranish


Nothing says "malpractice" like legal advice that solves your client's immediate problem, only to destroy their career. Unfortunately, there are a growing number of prospective clients whose employment situation can create just such a trap for the unwary attorney: clients who hold a security clearance with the federal government.


Over 5 million Americans hold clearances and work in all areas of the public and private sec...

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