NYSBA Issues Ethics Opinion Clarifying the Rules Involving Referrals
In a recent development, the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has issued Ethics Opinion 1279, addressing the issue of referral fees... Read More
Does Legal Malpractice Insurance Cover Disciplinary Defense?
For lawyers, the specter of a disciplinary complaint is a serious concern. Allegations of ethical violations or professional misconduct can threaten not... Read More
New Amendment to the Rules of the Chief Administrator: What New Reporting Requirements Mean for NY Attorneys
Starting December 1, 2024, attorneys in New York State will be required to provide additional information about their legal admissions outside of... Read More
NJ Allows Disbarred Attorneys to Apply for Readmission
New Jersey Courts announced on October 15, 2024 that the New Jersey Supreme Court will allow lawyers who had been disbarred to... Read More
New York State Bar Association Clarifies Ethics on Real Estate Referrals from Broker/Associate Lawyers
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) recently issued an important ethics opinion concerning the intersection of legal and real estate services.... Read More
NY State Bar Issues Ethics Opinion Applicable to Part-Time Government Lawyers
In the intricate realm of legal ethics, conflict of interest rules play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the legal... Read More
Federal Court Ruling Overhauls Confidentiality in New York Attorney Discipline Matters
Attorneys who commit professional misconduct can be subject to discipline in the form of disbarment, suspension, admonishment, and other penalties. Each state... Read More
Tesser Ryan Selected to Chambers New York Regional Spotlight
Tesser, Ryan & Rochman, LLP is proud to announce that it was selected to the inaugural Chambers USA Regional Spotlight Guide for... Read More
Three TRR Attorneys Named for 2023 Super Lawyers Lists
It is with great pleasure that we announce that three attorneys at Tesser, Ryan & Rochman, LLP have been named to 2023... Read More
What Happens If I’m Accused of Cheating on the Bar Exam?
Although many states have now adopted the Multistate Bar Exam (“MBE”), each state still maintains its own set of rules and regulations... Read More