Issues in the Attorney-Client Relationship

1. Attorney Compliance with Suspension Requirements
2. Attorney Facing Discipline may Resign from Bar
3. Attorney May Not Use Trust Account as Improper Shield
4. Attorney Required to Provide Notice When Changing Address
5. Charging an Excessive Fee Can Lead to Disciplinary Action
6. Concerns in Attorney Using a Confession of Judgment
7. Continuous Representation Extends Legal Malpractice Time Period
8. Court May Order Interim Suspension of Attorney
9. Court Rule Requires the Signing of Papers Filed in Court
10. Disciplinary Action for Non-Payment of Child Support
11. Disciplinary Process in the Fourth Department
12. Ethical Issues in Attorney Advertising
13. For Disciplinary Purposes, "Conviction" Occurs upon Plea or Verdict
14. Inappropriate Sexual Conduct may Result in Disciplinary Action
15. Mental Incapacitation of Attorney Results in Suspension
16. "Minimum Fee" Retainer Agreements
17. Quantum Meruit and Attorneys Fees
18. Reinstatement after Disbarment
19. Reinstatement after Voluntary Resignation
20. Retainers in Criminal Law Cases
21. Sanctions Imposed for Attorney's Failure to Appear in Court
22. Sanctions Imposed on Appeal
23. Use of Collateral Estoppel in Discipline and Malpractice
24. Interrelationship of Judicial and Attorney Discipline
25. The Lawyer's Fund for Client Protection
26. Right of Client to Obtain File from Attorney
27. Sanctions and Costs Compared
28. Imposing Costs in a Disciplinary Proceeding
29. Censure is Public Discipline of Attorney