Robert Tobey, in his Law360 commentary, explains how attorneys in Texas can protect themselves through better communication under Texas’ newest disciplinary rules of professional conduct in his piece titled “Disciplinary Rule Updates Every Texas Lawyer Needs to Know.”
“Consider this a primer on the transformative updates shaping how Texas attorneys practice law, including the complete overhaul of Rule 1.09 and the introduction of new Rules 1.10 and 1.18. These revisions aim to modernize the rules
governing conflicts of interest, client confidentiality and duties to prospective clients while providing clearer ethical boundaries and practical tools to help attorneys navigate today’s increasingly complex legal landscape,” Mr. Tobey writes.
Read the full article, here.