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Does N.Y. Judiciary Law §487 Apply to Arbitrations?

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By Ronald C. Minkoff and Tyler Maulsby An attorney violates Section 487 of the N.Y. Judiciary Law (Section 487) when she or he “is guilty of any deceit or collusion or consents to any deceit or collusion with intent to deceive the court or any party…”...
Fee Arbitration Rules to Take Effect June 1, 2001

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By Roy Simon [Originally published in NYPRR April 2001] The Code of Professional Responsibility has always frowned on fee disputes between lawyers and clients. Ethical Consideration 2-23 reflects this disapproval by saying: A lawyer should be zealous...
Working Without Fees: Failure to Heed Rules in Domestic Relations Matters

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By Lazar Emanuel [Originally published in NYPRR December 2000] Two decisions by New York County Supreme Court judges imposed draconian penalties on lawyers who failed to follow the rules controlling retainer agreements, client billing, arbitration...

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