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Ethics/Professional Responsibility

May 16, 2015

Evaluating whether to change firms

There are many factors for an attorney to consider in deciding whether to leave. Here are the top four things every attorney must do before deciding to do so. By J. Randolph Evans, Shari Klevens and Suzanne Y. Badawi


By J. Randolph Evans, Shari Klevens and Suzanne Y. Badawi


As the economy improves, attorneys will explore possibly moving to new law firms.
Until recently, jobs were too scarce for many attorneys to risk looking around.


The reasons for changing firms vary - from money to practice focus to an upgrade in
firm prestige. In any case, the worst outcome is for an attorney to give up her position
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