Thank you for visiting the legal ethics blog of David A. Lewis Law. This isn’t a standard attorney’s blog, but rather a blog dedicated to exploring the complexities of legal ethics. These articles offer information pertaining specifically to those practicing or preparing to practice law in New York.
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Bar Reciprocity in the United States: Guide for Prospective New York Lawyers
Pursuing a legal career in New York presents an exciting new world of opportunity. However, understanding reciprocity rules and the related requirements is necessary if you practice in a different jurisdiction. This guide can help you better understand the process and which states have bar reciprocity agreements with New York. What is Bar Admission Reciprocity?…
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Why NY Bar Applications Get Delayed: The Hidden Risk of Inconsistent Bar Application Disclosures
Applying to the bar is a high-stakes endeavor. It’s often not an understatement to say your entire career hinges on admission. If your NY Bar application has been delayed, it’s natural to feel a surge of anxiety and panic about what comes next. Understanding why delays happen and how to respond effectively can help you…
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School Discipline on Your Bar Application? Avoid This Risk
Maybe you struggled with your initial law school course load, and your GPA plummeted. Or perhaps you had a tight deadline and plagiarized an assignment, or you drank too much at a school event, and campus police detained you. These incidents—and any number of academic and behavioral lapses—might have triggered disciplinary action, from an informal…
David A. Lewis, Esq., is one of New York’s top ethics lawyers. Maintaining the highest degree of professionalism, David A. Lewis offers clients a trusted partner in navigating some of the most stressful and sensitive matters. Because of his commitment and extensive experience, David has established an award-winning, highly-rated, and widely-respected law practice.
David A. Lewis served as Chair of the NYC Bar Association’s Professional Responsibility Committee for three years. He has also been a member of the Committee on Standards of Attorney Conduct (COSAC) of the NYS Bar Association and was a founding member of the legal ethics institute of NYCLA.
David A. Lewis Law and this attorney ethics blog focuses primarily on a few specific areas:
- Legal Ethics: Lawyers can encounter issues related to violations of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct that can put their careers and reputations at risk.
- Assistance With New York State’s Bar Admissions: Before you can practice law in New York, you must pass the character and fitness portion of the state’s Bar admission process. Many times how a candidate handles this process can say more about the present character and fitness than any past blemish.
Whether you want to get into law school, are a current law student, or are now a practicing lawyer, this legal ethics blog will cover unique topics, helping to inform you on insights in New York laws.
