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David A. Lewis: New York Legal Ethics and Bar Admissions Lawyer
In law, ethics issues come up all the time. While most lawyers do not exclusively focus on professional liability risks and legal ethics work, New York legal ethics attorney David A. Lewis is exclusively focused on helping lawyers and aspiring lawyers and has guided more than a thousand satisfied clients to the successful resolution of their ethical challenges.
BAR ADMISSIONS / CHARACTER & FITNESS
Address character and fitness concerns with confidence.
Schedule your consultation with New York Bar admissions lawyer David A. Lewis BEFORE you submit your bar application.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT COMPLAINTS
In legal practice, your reputation is everything.
When you face a complaint, defend yourself with the help of a skilled ethics attorney armed with years of experience.
LEGAL ETHICS
ADVICE
Dealing with a sensitive ethical dilemma?
Meet with David and get the guidance you need to make sound decisions that don’t jeopardize your career.
LAW SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
Don’t let academic, legal, or financial concerns derail your admission to law school.
Consult with David A. Lewis when completing your application to ensure you present yourself in the best possible light.
Advocacy for All Legal Ethics and Professional Conduct Matters
David A. Lewis is an attorney for attorneys, handling a wide range of legal ethics and bar admissions concerns for New York lawyers and lawyers-to-be. With his firm grasp of the rules governing ethics, law school, and bar admissions processes, David is a top ally in navigating complex issues that have the potential to derail your legal career.
Legal Ethics Counseling and Disciplinary Defense
As a New York legal ethics attorney, David has successfully managed:
- Attorney Grievance Committee Complaints
- Legal Professional Conduct Complaints
- Judicial Conduct Complaints
- Disqualification Motions
- Motions to Withdraw as Counsel of Record
- Motions For Sanctions and Attorney’s Fees
- Complex Conflict of Interest Matters
- Attorney-Client Privilege and Confidentiality Issues
- Fee Sharing Disputes and Legal Fee Matters
- Exit Plans When Changing Law Firms
- Law Firm Formation and Risk Management
- Attorney Charging Liens Pursuant to New York State Judiciary Law
- Unauthorized Practice of Law Disputes
- Ancillary Business Structures Advice from a Lawyer for Lawyers
- Candor to the Tribunal Requirements
- Attorney Reporting Obligations
- Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration Compliance
- CLE Compliance Issues
Law School and Bar Admissions Concerns
David is one of the top lawyers in New York, guiding law school and bar admission applicants through the web of challenges faced by aspiring attorneys:
- New York Bar Admission Character and Fitness Committee Matters
- New York Admission on Motion and Without Examination
- New York Court of Appeals Applications for a Waiver of Strict Compliance
- Amending Law School and Bar Admissions Applications
- New York State Board of Law Examiners (NYBOLE) Bar Exam Misconduct Charges
- Law School Misconduct Charges
Don’t Try to Tackle Ethical Concerns on Your Own
Practicing Attorneys
Facing ethical complaints puts lawyers in an extremely high-stakes situation. The smallest missteps can have long-lasting consequences, and the pressure of defending yourself can turn a manageable issue into a career-threatening crisis.
When it’s your integrity on the line, your emotional investment in the outcome can inadvertently weaken your case. Partnering with an experienced New York legal ethics attorney ensures you respond strategically and effectively.
Aspiring Lawyers
Whether you’re seeking admission to law school or beginning the bar admissions process, how you disclose and frame issues in your past directly impacts your chances of pursuing a career in law. You need an experienced character and fitness attorney to help you mitigate the concerns that could derail your ability to secure the future you envision.
Too often, applicants lack the insights and experiences to properly handle disclosures and turn them into compelling and credible advocacy that will resonate with the Character & Fitness Committee. A skilled New York legal ethics and bar admissions lawyer:
- Understands the nuances of character and fitness evaluations.
- Anticipates red flags.
- Outlines a detailed strategy to address and overcome issues with complete confidence.
David A. Lewis—Your Ethics Advocate
David A. Lewis is an eminent authority on legal ethics. As an attorney in New York, he represents practicing lawyers, law students, and law firms in a wide range of legal ethics and bar admissions matters.
David understands that every situation is unique. He brings decades of experience and deep insights to the table, developing individualized, in-depth strategies for clients facing ethical challenges.
From mitigating complaints of noncompliance with New York’s Rules of Professional Conduct to navigating tricky bar application disclosures, David fiercely advocates for his clients, guiding them through complex situations while safeguarding their careers and professional reputations.
Schedule Your In-Depth Strategy Session
NY Character and Fitness Attorney David A. Lewis
Don’t face New York legal ethics and bar admissions concerns without a skilled lawyer by your side.
Let’s connect and discuss your situation. I am passionate about helping others in the legal field accomplish their goals and successfully overcome ethical issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a New York legal ethics and bar admissions lawyer do?
A legal ethics and bar admissions lawyer in New York helps attorneys and law students navigate professional responsibility issues, including character and fitness evaluations, disciplinary complaints, and other ethics-related challenges that can impact bar admission or legal careers.
When should I contact a lawyer for character and fitness concerns?
In many cases, the answer is: the sooner the better—most certainly before submitting your bar or law school application. Early guidance from a character and fitness attorney helps ensure accurate disclosures, strategic framing of past issues, and stronger overall applications to the New York Bar.
Can a legal ethics attorney help if I’ve received a grievance or misconduct complaint
Yes. If you’ve been contacted by a grievance committee or face allegations of professional misconduct, an experienced New York legal ethics attorney like David A. Lewis can guide your response and defend your professional standing.
What is the NYBOLE and how does it relate to bar admissions?
The New York State Board of Law Examiners (NYBOLE) oversees the bar exam and enforces conduct rules for applicants. If you face bar exam misconduct charges or anticipate receiving a notice of charges from the New York State Board of Law Examiners, working with a bar admissions lawyer can help protect your eligibility for admission.
