Ethics/Professional Responsibility,
Law Practice
Oct. 17, 2018
ANALYSIS: Rule 1.18
See more on ANALYSIS: Rule 1.18California's new Rules of Professional Conduct, effective Nov. 1, will implement a new ethical rule imposing duties of confidentiality and fidelity on attorneys who obtain confidential information from prospective clients.
Jessica Beckwith
Partner
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Email: jessica.beckwith@lewisbrisbois.com
Jessica practices in the firm's Los Angeles and Phoenix offices. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Beckwith worked at the State Bar of California, Office of Chief Trial Counsel, as both deputy and senior trial counsel. Ms. Beckwith represents attorneys in disciplinary matters and advises attorneys and law firms on matters relating to State Bar complaints in California and Arizona as well as fee disputes, disciplinary matters, disqualification issues, bar admissions, and other licensing, ethics, and professional responsibility issues.
Brian Slome
Partner
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Email: bslome@lbbslaw.com
Brian's practice focuses on the defense of professionals, which includes defending attorneys in legal malpractice and discipline proceedings.
California's new Rules of Professional Conduct, effective Nov. 1, will implement a new ethical rule imposing duties of confidentiality and fidelity on attorneys who obtain confidential information from prospective clients.
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