by Jim Dwyer | May 10, 2018 | Fiduciary Duties, Fiduciary Duties and You, Power of Relationships
If it only takes one to bring down a relationship, then the opposite is equally true. It only takes one to set a course that raises it up. A marriage, partnership, or friendship is more than chemistry. Whatever it is that we envision as the purpose(s) of a...
by Jim Dwyer | Oct 17, 2017 | Fiduciary Duties, Fiduciary Duties and You, The Lawyer's Compass
When was the last time you had a conversation about a difficult topic? I recently had one with a client that left me with an important life reminder. I was meeting with Walter (not his real name) to discuss his case. He wasn’t going to like what I had to say. In spite...
by Jim Dwyer | Jun 22, 2015 | Fiduciary Duties, Fiduciary Duties and You, Practicing Law and Life
Of the three fiduciary duties that we owe our clients, full and frank disclosure is the most challenging. Whether it’s asking probing questions to better understand your client or giving difficult advice, full disclosure is at the crux of the attorney-client...
by Jim Dwyer | Jun 23, 2014 | Fiduciary Duties and You
Full and frank disclosure, care and loyalty are the three fiduciary duties we owe each client. Is any one more important than the other? The truth is, the total of the three are greater than their individual parts. If even one is taken away or not lived up to, then I...
by Jim Dwyer | Aug 14, 2013 | Fiduciary Duties and You, Learning to Listen
Full and frank disclosure is one of the fiduciary duties we owe each client. When a client is making a decision based on incomplete information, it’s usually not good. Not only do we need to make sure our clients have the important facts, it is our job to help them...
by Jim Dwyer | Jul 30, 2013 | Fiduciary Duties and You
The fiduciary duty that we owe to our clients is a marvelous creation. It sets the standard of how we serve our clients. The duties of care, loyalty, and full and frank disclosure are at the philosophical and practical foundation of being a lawyer. Our fiduciary duty...
