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Whittingham Law
We are a Lawyer’s Lawyer here to protect your REPUTATION, LIVELIHOOD, AND FUTURE. Whittingham Law defends lawyers and judges facing disciplinary investigations and advise lawyers and law firms on ways to stay in compliance with their ethical and professional obligations to minimize their risk of grievance complaints and legal malpractice suits. When you come to us, you have a lot on the line. Our mission is to provide unparalleled legal service to each client who engages us. We are problem solvers who make it our business to stay informed, think creatively, negotiate staunchly and defend aggressively. This makes us one of New York City’s Premier Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law Firm.
Our Guarantee to You —We’ll make your case a priority, you’ll be kept informed every step of the way, and our commitment to your success will not waver.
Experience. Reputation. Result.
Why Lawyers & Judges Hire Us?
For the last decade, Ms. Whittingham has practiced in the area of Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility both as a prosecutor and defense attorney. Since the Firm’s inception in 2014, the Firm has defended lawyers and judges accused of professional misconduct before the Attorney Grievance Committees and the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct. The Firm has obtained private discipline or dismissals for 100% of clients represented through completion of the investigations. Our trial results include getting 7 of 10 charges dismissed for a client who retained the Firm after the start of trial. We defend lawyers and judges against grievance complaints, help attorneys who were suspended or disbarred redeem themselves and get a second chance, and we help law graduates accomplish the dream of becoming an attorney.
Why You Should Hire Us?
Your Case is our Priority. When protecting your ability to earn an income and to support your family is your priority, Whittingham Law must be your first call. When all that matters to you is on the line, you want the Firm that goes all in for you. Whittingham Law, leaves “no stone unturned” when preparing and delivering legal services. Thorough investigation, thorough preparation and clear communication are our ingredients for your success.
Our Guarantee to You —We’ll make your case a priority, you’ll be kept informed every step of the way, and our commitment to your success will not waver.
Our Testimonials
“Kaylin has a passion for attorney professional responsibility. I received an investigation letter from the Disciplinary Committee and did not know how to respond. I turned to Kaylin and I’m very glad I did. Kaylin presented a masterful response to the Disciplinary Committee and clearly managed my expectations and fears. Kaylin not only stayed in contact with the Disciplinary Committee to expedite review but also kept me informed every step of the way. I was thrilled to hear that, based on Kaylin’s response alone, the Committee found there was no basis for taking action and closed the matter. It was a stressful situation but Kaylin’s experience working with the Disciplinary Committee and knowledge of the practice area put me at ease. Thank you Kaylin!”
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Legal Ethics Services
Attorney Discipline Defense
Approximately 12,000 grievance complaints are filed against attorneys in New York each year. Although many are dismissed after investigations by the Attorney Grievance Committees or, the attorneys are privately disciplined, obtaining those results are not by chance. Often such results are end products of attorneys timely retaining counsel …..
Attorney Reinstatement
Attorneys who have been suspended for more than six months or, who have been disbarred from the practices of law usually face a grueling readmission process that includes retaking the MPRE and proving once again that they possess the moral character and fitness to practice law. Still, this is not all the attorney seeking admission must prove, the …..
Outside Ethics Counsel ( Legal Ethics Lab)
Ethics guidance for solos and small firms akin to the guidance provided by in-house ethics (general) counsels at large and medium firms. This gives smaller firms the same protection that’s given. to large and medium law firms with these “gatekeepers” that…..
Legal Malpractice Defense
Notwithstanding a lawyer’s best efforts, a client may nevertheless bring claims against that attorney alleging negligence and a breach of fiduciary duty. Sometimes the legal malpractice suit stems from a verdict or outcome that’s unfavorable for the client, or a change in position by the client after the fact, other times it is a counterclaim in an …..
When your license, reputation, and future are on the line, Whittingham Law must be your first call.
Reported Decisions
Matter of Banji, 2014 N.Y. App. Div. 3704 (1st Dep’t May 22, 2014).
Matter of Filosa, 112 A.D.3d 162 (1st Dep’t 2013).
Matter of Hession, 111 A.D.3d 137 (1st Dep’t 2013).
Matter of Bruzdziak, 111 A.D.3d 118 (1st Dep’t 2013).
Matter of Telemaque, 110 A.D.3d 210 (1st Dep’t 2013).
Matter of Davis, 109 A.D.3d 154 (1st Dep’t 2013).
Matter of Knudsen, 109 A.D.3d 94 (1st Dep’t 2013).
Matter of Banji, 106 A.D.3d 73 (1st Dep’t 2013).
Matter of Brusch, 105 A.D.3d 124 (1st Dep’t 2013).
Matter of Dimick, 105 A.D.3d 30 (1st Dep’t 2013).
Matter of Cohen, 102 A.D.3d 55 (1st Dep’t 2012).
Matter of Bruzdziak, 102 A.D.3d 193 (1st Dep’t 2012).
Matter of Kim, 100 A.D.3d 246 (1st Dep’t 2012).
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