We discussed the duty to inform the client, fees charged to the client, conflicts of interest, and the duty to preserve client confidences in Parts 1 and 2. Part 3 will address aiding and abetting the unauthorized practice of law and the duty of competence/duty to supervise.
Aiding and Abetting the Unauthorized Practice of Law
Does a law firm violate ethical rules prohibiting aiding and abetting the unauthorized practice of law by outsourcing legal work to an attorney licensed in another jurisdiction?