Bottom line, when disabled, the "Law' may
take away your ability to continue to practice and earn income!
Some states have
specific laws regarding attorneys becoming disabled.
The example below is
only one reason why an attorney should not be without disability
insurance.
Besides, an attorney's occupation class is the highest
classification one could have on their disability insurance policy.
It means an attorney can secure the lowest rate available from the
insurance company, and you are able to have the top tier definition
of total disability.
For Example:
The Rules on Lawyers Professional
Responsibility which provides for the transfer to a disability
inactive status of an attorney whose physical condition, mental
illness, mental deficiency, senility, or habitual and excessive use
of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, or other drugs prevents the
attorney from competently representing clients.
This transfer may take place as a result of a judicial
proceeding, finding the attorney to be mentally ill, mentally
deficient, incapacitated, or inebriate; or the transfer may take
place as the result of an attorney asserting disability in defense
or mitigation in a disciplinary proceeding. In that instance, a
referee may order an examination or evaluation of the attorney as
the referee so designates. If the disability is alleged to be taking
place during the investigation or the proceeding, it is the
obligation of this office to inform the Court of the allegation and
our position regarding the allegation. The Court then has a number
of options in handling the situation.
When on disability inactive
status, an attorney must:
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notify each client represented in
a pending matter, other than litigation or administrative
proceedings, of the attorney’s disability
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a separate notice of the
attorney’s disability must be sent to each client, opposing
counsel, and the tribunal involved in pending litigation or
administrative proceedings
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must deliver to each client
represented in a pending matter, litigation, or administrative
proceeding any papers or other property to which the client is
entitled;
The court may reinstate an attorney
to active status upon a showing that the attorney is fit to resume
the practice of law. A petition for reinstatement is deemed a waiver
of the doctor-patient privilege and must set forth detailed
information regarding treatment and care in the interim.
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