Nevada Legal Ethics Attorney

Keeping the State Bar away from your door…

When Attorneys Need a Legal Ethics Attorney, They Turn to Janeen

Nothing is as threatening to a reputation and career as complaints, allegations, grievances, peer battles, and issues with the Bar. As a legal ethics attorney and former prosecutor for the State Bar of Nevada, Janeen Isaacson helps lawyers and law firms stay compliant and respond when problems arise.

Janeen helps with:

Ethical Violations and Bar Complaints

Bar grievances can spark investigations ranging from conflicts of interest to trust account management and can cost an attorney valuable time, money, and peace of mind. Whether it’s an irate client, a disgruntled employee, opposing counsel, or a judge who files a complaint, I can help you navigate the system. Learn more about Nevada bar complaint defense.

Conflicts of Interest
Fiduciary Responsibility
Advertising Compliance
Trust Account Management
MJP Applications (Multi-Jurisdictional Practice)
Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) Guidance

Helping you stay focused on your clients—while I handle the compliance.

After 8 years as a prosecutor for the State Bar of Nevada, Janeen is a strategic advisor who provides timely, practical guidance on advertising compliance, trust account protocols, and professional conduct requirements. Her proactive, preventive guidance helps you avoid grievances. Solve problems before you have to respond to them.

Effective Trust Account Management

Attorneys are not accountants but the State Bar holds attorneys fully accountable for all aspects of trust account management. I spent years prosecuting trust account cases and have seen all of the most common mistakes that can lead to discipline. Let me help you avoid the pitfalls and put you on track for success.

Dealing with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues in the Workplace

Substance abuse and mental health issues play a role in many discipline matters. Early intervention and rehabilitation can save firms and careers. I’ve seen the progression and know the early signs of problems. Identify and remediate them before they take on a life of their own.

Misappropriation/Commingling of Funds, Fee Disputes, and Billing Issues

Improper management of IOLTA/trust accounts and other billing and accounting issues need resolution. Improper tracking or accounting errors can plague a firm. Get help for overbilling or charges of deception.

Multi-Jurisdictional Practice

Our firm helps out-of-state law firms establish a presence in the State of Nevada in compliance with the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct and can assist those firms on an on-going basis with timely renewals and immediate input as needed with day-to-day questions about Nevada’s rules and practices.

Negligence or Malpractice

Unhappy clients who sue or file grievances occasionally assail practices. And unfortunately, unforeseen factors have been known to suck law firms and independent attorneys into deep waters. Let’s get to the bottom of systemic, as well as one-of-a-kind, occurrences.

Legal Malpractice

I’ve spent years helping lawyers defend legal malpractice cases, and I’ve learned the most common mistakes that lead to these lawsuits. As your professional responsibility lawyer, I can help you put simple policies and procedures in place to prevent the mistakes that lead to litigation.

Unauthorized Practice of Law

Attorneys often do not realize the strict limitations the State Bar puts on employees who do not hold a law license. A well-meaning employee can land the lawyer in a discipline hearing. I help firms navigate these rules and create effective and simple safeguards to protect attorneys while still utilizing staff efficiently and effectively. We can also help out-of-state lawyers who have received grievances from the Nevada State Bar in connection with alleged unauthorized practice within the jurisdiction.

Reinstatement or Admission Proceedings

Need help getting reinstated after a suspension? Facing an informal or formal admissions hearing? Let me take a look at your situation. There may be ways to improve your odds of success.

Advertising

The State Bar of Nevada has rules and guidelines for lawyer advertising, including filing requirements for many ads. We can help you navigate those rules and make sure your advertising dollars are not wasted.

Protect Your Law License With a Legal Ethics Attorney

Don't risk your livelihood by trying to handle the State Bar or client disputes on your own. My background as a former State Bar prosecutor can help you protect your license and reputation.