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New York Professional Responsibility Developments Since November 2011: Part 1

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By Roy D. Simon, Distinguished Professor of Legal Ethics Emeritus I had the privilege of working with Lazar Emanuel from the time he first conceived of New York Professional Responsibility Reporter (NYPRR). He called me to discuss his idea late in 1997, and I...
Court Rejects Motion to Void Specialization Disclaimer Rule

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By Lazar Emanuel [Originally published in NYPRR December 2002] In 1995, attorney J. Michael Hayes (Buffalo, NY) was certified in “Civil Trial Advocacy” by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, an organization accredited by the American Bar...
Specialization Announcement Requires Disclaimer Notice

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By Lazar Emanuel [Originally published in NYPRR November 2002] The NYSBA Committee on Professional Ethics has construed the disciplinary rules which apply when a lawyer who has been certified in a particular field of law wishes to announce her...

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