Washington, D.C., Attorney Ethics Lawyer
A law firm evaluating its own actions, decisions, risks and internal systems may have many reasons to seek outside counsel. Similarly, any individual attorney may face ethics decisions and challenges that put his or her professional future on the line.
Many lawyers and firms turn to George R. Clark because of their own contact with him through professional associations, or on referral from others he has helped in the past. They value his direct, extensive experience as a trial lawyer and the inside knowledge he gained through more than 30 years with a renowned international law firm.
In-Depth Analysis and Proven Counsel on Matters of Professional Responsibility
Those who hire George R. Clark work directly and exclusively with him to devise a strategy aligned with their unique situation and goals. His body of work demonstrates a broad, balanced perspective on the intersection between attorney ethics and the pressures inherent to the modern business of law. Mr. Clark's areas of focus include:
Counsel for law firms and attorneys who are facing real or potential conflicts of interest, allegations of legal malpractice or breach of fiduciary duty, or important decisions involving their international legal practice
Expert witness engagements, primarily to address issues involving the applicable standard of care and whether it was met under the specific circumstances of a case
Risk management and loss prevention for law firms
Advisory services for trial lawyers, including supplying affidavits to address motions for disqualification, summary judgment motions and fee requests
George R. Clark has consulted with and represented clients in more than 25 U.S. states and various international locations. He stays on top of current issues, developments and precedents involving professional ethics and the "law of lawyering" through his global practice and participation in organizations such as the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL). He has served as chairman of the District of Columbia Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee since 2009.
A Well-Earned Reputation for Knowledge, Integrity and Discretion
Mr. Clark maintains his office in the historic center of the Washington, D.C., legal community, one-half block from Connecticut and K Street. He frequently travels nationally and internationally for on-site work with his clients, but this office is a highly accessible meeting location for clients who want face-to-face interaction and counsel without sacrificing discretion.
Law firms can lose the protection of the attorney-client privilege for their internal discussions about ethics matters unless they follow proper procedures. Bringing in outside counsel is an effective way to maintain that privilege.
To arrange a consultation, contact Mr. Clark by telephone or e-mail.
A Professional Responsibility Attorney for D.C. Area, Nationwide and International Clients
Today's lawyers are increasingly conscious of the need for risk management and loss prevention to avoid legal malpractice claims and disciplinary action for alleged ethics violations. Proactively seeking independent counsel can go a long way toward accomplishing those goals. When claims do arise, it can be essential to work with an attorney able to untangle the complexities and provide credible advice or testimony on applicable standards of care.
Applying more than 30 years of experience, much of that as in-house counsel on conflicts of interest and other professional responsibility issues in a large international law firm, Washington, D.C., legal ethics attorney George R. Clark provides an invaluable combination of inside knowledge and fresh, balanced perspective to his clients.
Informed, Trustworthy Guidance for Law Firms and Individual Lawyers
Whether you need an advisor eminently qualified to evaluate a potential conflict of interest or an expert witness prepared to validate your position in a legal malpractice case, disqualification matter or disciplinary proceeding, George R. Clark is a proven resource. His independence as a sole practitioner since 2004 and his widespread reputation for integrity are important assets supporting his extensive knowledge gained through decades of focus on ethics issues in the practice of law.
Mr. Clark's established capabilities and strengths include:
Situational and ongoing advisory services for attorneys and law firms seeking to avoid or effectively resolve conflicts of interest
Advice and counsel on a range of other professional responsibility and ethics issues affecting lawyers and law firms
Analysis, guidance and expert witness testimony for legal malpractice defense, informed by extensive knowledge of standards of care
Evaluation of client intake and contact systems for their risk management and loss prevention effectiveness and adherence to legal malpractice insurance underwriting requirements
Counsel and representation for law firms making lateral hiring decisions and individual lawyers changing firms
Counsel on complex ethics and regulatory issues, including conflicts of interest, that arise for U.S. law firms engaged in international legal practice
If your situation calls for an in-depth understanding of how law firms function internally as well as applicable standards of care and other attorney ethics issues, you can turn to George R. Clark with confidence.
