The firm's ethical standing in one place — the safety nets already watching your back, read live. Green is clear; amber is worth a look. Counselera surfaces the rule of thumb; you make the call.

4 areas to look at

Nothing here is a hard block — but each is the kind of thing a bar grievance is made of.

Trust

Reconciled through June 2026

Three-way balanced, 8 days ago. The 12-state mandate (eff. July 1, 2026) requires a three-way reconciliation every 30 days.

Safekeeping — ABA Model Rule 1.15

Conflicts1

1 conflict to clear

Clear, waive, screen, or decline each before the matter proceeds — a conflict for one lawyer is imputed to the whole firm.

Conflicts — ABA Model Rules 1.7 / 1.9 / 1.10

Deadlines1

1 litigation matter without a backup owner

Name a backup attorney on each — a can't-miss statutory deadline shouldn't depend on one person being at their desk.

Diligence — ABA Model Rule 1.3

Admissions4

4 matters led by an attorney not admitted there

A matter's responsible attorney isn't licensed in its jurisdiction — associate local counsel or appear pro hac vice before practicing there.

Unauthorized practice — ABA Model Rule 5.5

Engagement5

5 clients without a signed engagement

Get the engagement letter signed before substantial work — the fee basis and scope should be in a writing.

Fees in writing — ABA Model Rule 1.5

Advertising

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Advertising — ABA Model Rules 7.1–7.3

General professional-responsibility guidance, not legal advice — verify your jurisdiction's rules.