In this well-received program, Mr. Borkowsky discusses the perils and pitfalls facing real estate practitioners in a practice area that, historically, has given rise to the largest number of grievance complaints.

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No other issue within the disciplinary field is as vexing and nuanced as those involving allegations of a conflict of interest. The examples are numerous, and the distinctions subtle.  In this program, Mr. Borkowsky discusses what to look out for and what to do to ensure you remain free from conflicts of interest in your representation of clients.

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Notwithstanding clarion calls to adhere to the Standards of Civility and our best intentions, lawyers in the throes of litigation or contract negotiations frequently ask whether their adversary’s conduct warrants referral to the disciplinary authorities.  In this program, Mr. Borkowsky discusses the current state of affairs with respect to reporting misconduct of another attorney and provides concrete examples gleaned from real complaints to the Grievance Committee.

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The Appellate Divisions view the safeguarding and preservation of client funds as one of the most important, if not the pre-eminent, means of fostering public confidence and trust in lawyers and the profession. It’s no secret that the discipline imposed on attorneys by the Courts for escrow infractions is often severe. In this program, Mr. Borkowsky discusses the rules concerning escrow accounts and offers tried and true methods for managing your account and avoiding a serious disciplinary inquiry.

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The Appellate Divisions of the four judicial departments throughout the state are vested with jurisdiction over the conduct and licensing of attorneys. Investigations of complaints of professional misconduct are assigned to the court-appointed grievance committees. Many practitioners, however, are unfamiliar with the disciplinary process. In this program, Mr. Borkowsky provides an insider’s view of the disciplinary process from start to finish.