The Basic Steps to Ethically Closing a Law Practice

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1 The Basic Steps to Ethically Closing a Law Practice (Rev. Jan. 2017) By Mary F. Andreoni, Education Counsel, ARDC There are many different reasons why a law Practice closes, some are planned, , retirement, merging firms, or entering public office, and others can be unplanned, disability or death. The ethical duties of the lawyer in each of these situations, however, are similar - to protect the clients interests. There are no specific rules covering what lawyers must do in winding down a law Practice . This publication focuses on the Basic ethical obligations when Closing a law Practice .

1 The Basic Steps to Ethically Closing a Law Practice . ... the letter should advise the client of the following: ... time deadline for doing this. Sale of a Law Practice Notice If the practice is closing due to a sale, ILRPC 1.17(c) requires additional notices to clients, as follows:

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