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
New York Differs From ABA Model Rules on Handling Legal Retainers
Should Retainer Funds be Held in Escrow?The American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility recently published Formal Opinion 505,... Read More
New York’s First Department Suspends Thousands of Lawyers
Under Section 468-a of New York’s Judiciary Law, New York attorneys are required to file a registration every two years along with... Read More
What Happens if a Client Disputes a Lawyer’s Charge Posted on a Credit Card?
In New York, there are multiple avenues for clients to dispute attorneys’ fees, such as in court or through a Part 137... Read More
NY to Allow Out-of-State Lawyers to Practice from their NY Homes
New York State’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, has issued an order amending its rules relating to lawyers who are admitted... Read More