This article explores the types of unethical conduct on the part of both plaintiffs’ and defendants’ lawyers brought to light by the foreclosure boom, and points out possible pitfalls and relevant Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
By Louis S. Pettey
Louis S. Pettey is a president of the Gaithersburg, Maryland, firm of Heise Jorgensen and Stefanelli PA and vice-chair of the Ethics and Professionalism Committee.
This article explores the types of unethical conduct on the part of both plaintiffs’ and defendants’ lawyers brought to light by the foreclosure boom, and points out possible pitfalls and relevant Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

Memorandum for Authors
(Last Updated January 2013 - PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions By Prospective Authors

Reprint Permission Policies
The Section's Executive Committee approved these updated policies in November 2011.