Our lawyers have extensive experience in advising on legal ethics and risk management, conducting ethics audits for midsize and boutique law firms and developing risk management compliance manuals.  Furthermore, we act as general counsel and ethics counsel for numerous firms.

Having an in-depth understanding of firm economics and management allows Moses Singer to provide practical and cost-effective solutions to lawyers and law firms. We are also experienced in representing other types of professional service firms, such as accounting and engineering firms, which, in many cases, face issues similar to those facing law firms.

Law Firm Ethics and Compliance Practice

The law firm ethics and compliance practice covers:
- Advice on compliance with rules of professional conduct
- Consultation on ethics issues relating to conflicts of interest resolution, confidentiality, privileged communications, advertising and solicitation, and professional licensing;
- Counsel on issues relating to risk management, loss prevention and professional liability
- Development of internal compliance programs and policies.

Law Firm Business Management Practice:

Moses Singer offers counsel to law firms and service providers on all business-related aspects of their professions:

Corporate
We advise new and growing law firms in optimizing the formation and structure of their entity.  This includes:
- Formation of PLLCs, LLPs, partnerships and joint ventures.  
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Withdrawals, separations, earnouts and dissolutions. 
- Negotiation of real estate leases
- Review of business forms, engagement agreements and special retainers

Labor & Employment
Moses Singer offers comprehensive review of compensation and labor issues affecting the firm’s management and ongoing operation:
- Compensation arrangements or retirement benefits
- Discrimination or disability issues
- Review of employment contracts and severance arrangements
- Employment practices and liability issues as well as office policies and procedures.

Banking & Finance
The firm handles negotiation and documentation of credit lines and other financings and advises on insolvency issues.

Trusts & Estates
Succession planning and asset protection for owners or partners of law firms comprises a focal point of Moses Singer’s nationally renowned practice.  Our Trusts & Estates department handles these matters for client referrals as well.

AI & Data

Our Law Firm Industry practice advises law firms, lawyers, and legal departments on AI in the ethical and legal aspects of law practice. 
 

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