Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Practice | Practical Law

Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Practice | Practical Law

A Practice Note discussing key ethical issues for attorneys to consider when providing pro bono legal services. Topics covered include multijurisdictional practice rules, conflicts of interest, limited scope representation, ghostwriting, professional conduct standards such as competence, diligence, communication, and confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, representing vulnerable populations, termination of representation, and malpractice insurance (also known as lawyers professional liability insurance). This Note addresses ethical considerations for both in-house and law firm attorneys engaging in pro bono work.

Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Practice

Practical Law Practice Note w-014-3968 (Approx. 17 pages)

Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Practice

by Practical Law Litigation
MaintainedUSA (National/Federal)
A Practice Note discussing key ethical issues for attorneys to consider when providing pro bono legal services. Topics covered include multijurisdictional practice rules, conflicts of interest, limited scope representation, ghostwriting, professional conduct standards such as competence, diligence, communication, and confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, representing vulnerable populations, termination of representation, and malpractice insurance (also known as lawyers professional liability insurance). This Note addresses ethical considerations for both in-house and law firm attorneys engaging in pro bono work.