Hillman on Lawyer Mobility: The Law and Ethics of Partner Withdrawals and Law Firm Breakups

FROM THE PUBLISHER

As lawyers move from one firm to another or from private practice into another sphere —— and as firms restructure to meet increasing economic demands —— numerous ethical, practical, and financial questions arise. HILLMAN ON LAWYER MOBILITY is your definitive guide to this fast developing area of law.

Hillman analyzes and clarifies all the urgent legal and ethical ramifications in such areas as:

The downsizing of law firms

Disputes over the existence of a partnership

Restrictive covenants

Disincentives to competition

One—sided fee—sharing agreements

Notice of withdrawal

Section 42 elections for withdrawing partners

Files as property of clients

Retaining liens

Enforcement of ethics standards through arbitration

Collateral consequences of account settlement provisions

Compensation for discharged firms

Pre—departure solicitation

Profit allocation.