For lawyers considering retirement or seeking a better work-life balance, downsizing a practice can be a practical solution. This program provides a roadmap for evaluating and reducing your caseload, understanding ethical obligations under the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct, and planning a manageable transition. You will learn the essential steps, considerations, and timing for downsizing while ensuring ethical compliance and maintaining quality client service.
By the end of the program, participants will understand what it means to downsize a legal practice, why it may be the right choice, when to initiate the process, and how to execute a downsizing plan effectively and ethically.