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1. lso.ca › leaving-a-law-or-legal-services-firmLeaving a law or legal services firm - Lawyer | Law Society ...

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   When a lawyer or paralegal changes employment or leaves a law or legal services firm to provide legal services elsewhere, the client’s interests take precedence. Clients are not the property of a firm or a licensee and, as a result, must feel free to choose their legal representative without undue pressure or influence from either the ...

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   Lawyers and firms also have the following obligations under Rule 3.7-9 of the Code: When a lawyer leaves a law firm, the lawyer and the law firm must: (a) ensure that clients who have current matters for which the departing lawyer has conduct or substantial involvement are given reasonable notice that the lawyer is departing and

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4. nsbs.org › 2021 › 11When a Lawyer Leaves a Firm - Nova Scotia Barristers' Society

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   3.7-7A When a lawyer leaves a law firm, the lawyer and the law firm must: ensure that clients who have current matters for which the departing lawyer has conduct or substantial involvement are given reasonable notice that the lawyer is departing and are advised of their options for retaining counsel; and.

5. www.abajournal.com › web › articleWhat are the ethical duties when a lawyer leaves a firm ...

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   Dec 4, 2019 · The opinion cites Model Rule 5.6(a), which provides that lawyers not make partnership or employment agreements that restrict a lawyer’s ability to practice after the lawyer leaves the firm.

6. www.lawsociety.sk.ca › wp-content › uploadsProcedures for firms and departing lawyers - Law Society of ...

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   against a negligence claim o. th. rawing party’s expense.21In Summary:1. Lawyers must remain professional at all times during this transition period and above all should minimize the exp. ns. and avoid the prejudice to the client.2. The client has the right to be informed that their lawyer is leaving a. ir.

7. www.lawsociety.bc.ca › Website › mediaDeparting Lawyer in the age of Covid-19 - Law Society of ...

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   the departing lawyer in the age of Covid-19 – ethical, legal and practical guidance. by Claire Marchant and Sara Forte. THE ECoNoMIC FALLoUT from the Co-vid-19 pandemic has led to widespread disruptions to employment relationships, including between law firms and lawyers. Employment lawyers and Law Society prac-tice advisors are busy fielding ...

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   What if a lawyer leaves a law firm?

   • These include the duty of communication and the responsibility to enact reasonable notification periods for lawyers who are leaving their firms. Furthermore, law firms cannot restrict departing lawyers’ access to files or support staff to the extent necessary to provide diligent representation to clients.

   What are the ethical duties when a lawyer leaves a firm? Formal ethics

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   What should a client do if a lawyer leaves a firm?

   • The client should be provided with sufficient information to make an informed decision about whether to continue with the departing lawyer, remain with the firm where that is possible, or retain new counsel. The lawyer and the law firm should cooperate to ensure that the client receives the necessary information on the available options.

   When a Lawyer Leaves a Firm - Nova Scotia Barristers' Society

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   What happens if a client leaves a law firm?

   • Client decides to remain with the firm. If the affected client elects to stay with the firm, the departing licensee must take all necessary steps to a ensure a smooth transition of the file to a new member of the firm. The departing lawyer should ensure that other parties and the court are aware they no longer represent the client.

   Leaving a law or legal services firm - Lawyer - Law Society of Ontario

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   What happens if a lawyer or paralegal leaves a law firm?

   • When a lawyer or paralegal changes employment or leaves a law or legal services firm to provide legal services elsewhere, the client’s interests take precedence.

   Leaving a law or legal services firm - Lawyer - Law Society of Ontario

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   What should a law firm and a departing lawyer do?

   • For example, the law firm and departing lawyer “must coordinate” to ensure that “all electronic and paper records” of the client are up to date and organized for transferal to the new firm or new counsel, pursuant to the client’s choice.

   What are the ethical duties when a lawyer leaves a firm? Formal ethics

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   Do lawyers have to tell clients if a lawyer leaves a firm?

   • Lawyers are obliged to tell clients about a lawyer’s departure from a firm, as it amounts to a material change in the representation. Notices are not required or justified if the departing lawyer had only a subordinate role on a file, or little direct client contact.

   When a Lawyer Leaves a Firm - Law Society of Alberta

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9. learningcentre.lawsociety.ab.ca › mod › pageLaw Practice Essentials: 13.11 Other Considerations

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   13.6 Communications Between the Departing Lawyer and Firm Clients; 13.7 Duties Owed to the Firm; 13.8 Preparing to Leave; 13.9 Business Considerations for the Departing Lawyer; 13.10 Conflict Screening and Maintaining Confidentiality; 13.11 Other Considerations; 13.12 Parting Checklist and Leaving Letters Template; When a Lawyer Leaves a Firm ...