Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Nov. 10, 2025
Too sick to practice? Ethics rules still apply to attorneys
As flu season sets in, even the most tireless lawyer must recognize when illness demands a pause -- because ethical duties don't take sick days.
As the leaves fall and the air gets colder, lawyers can become waylaid with the flu or another illness. A lawyer can face any number of health challenges that could prevent them from conducting their regular, fulsome practice. Sometimes, lawyers try to soldier through illness, pushing themselves to service clients, attend court appearances or meet deadlines, even when feeling under the weather.
However, a lawyer combating illness -- whether temporary or...
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