General Counsel & On-Call Ethics
Solo practitioners, small firms, and mid-sized partnerships routinely encounter thorny professional responsibility questions without the luxury of an internal ethics department.
The Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel serves as dedicated outside general counsel to practicing attorneys across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, providing prompt answers by phone before an emerging issue escalates into a grievance or liability claim.
Through a structured retainer relationship, your firm gains proactive risk management, candid evaluation of client conflicts, and authoritative ethics opinions that let you practice with confidence and decisive focus.
On-call counsel in practice
Led by Daniel J. Siegel, Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Committee on Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility, offering independent, high-level counsel whenever critical ethical decisions arise.
Direct telephone counsel
Immediate telephone access to experienced ethics counsel when questions arise during daily practice.
Conflict of interest evaluations
Objective analysis of concurrent and former-client conflicts, advance waivers, and mandatory screening protocols.
Outside general counsel relationships
Dedicated outside counsel services designed specifically for solo, boutique, and mid-sized law partnerships.
Proactive risk management auditing
Systematic review of intake procedures, engagement agreements, and office practices to preempt client disputes.
Pre-action ethics opinions
Formal and informal written assessments clarifying ethical duties before your firm takes definitive action.
Retainer-style advisory support
Predictable retainer structures giving your partners ongoing access without transactional administrative friction.
Regulatory and grievance guidance
Early defense perspective and strategic advice whenever regulatory inquiries or client grievances threaten.
General counsel questions answered
Common questions on structuring an on-call ethics advisory relationship for your practice.