Scalise & Hamilton, P.C. is a distinguished law firm specializing in professional responsibility and ethics, representing lawyers, law firms, judges, and accountants. The firm stands out for its deep expertise and leadership in the field, with principals who are widely recognized for their contributions to legal ethics and professional standards.
The firm provides both proactive guidance and robust defense in matters of professional conduct, leveraging decades of experience to serve legal and accounting professionals. Its attorneys are frequent lecturers and authors on ethics topics and have been appointed to influential state commissions, reinforcing their authority and commitment to advancing professional integrity.
Services Offered
- Representation of lawyers in professional responsibility matters
- Representation of law firms in ethics cases
- Representation of judges in professional conduct issues
- Representation of accountants in professional responsibility matters
- Proactive advice on ethics and professional responsibility
- Conflicts of interest analysis and waiver assistance
- Escrow account and record-keeping practices guidance
- Fee dispute arbitration
- Review of law firm websites and advertising
- Scope of representation and retainer agreement review
- Continuing legal education (CLE) lectures and coordination
The firm serves clients throughout New York and frequently lectures for bar associations, judicial organizations, and law schools across the state. Its attorneys have received numerous awards, including the Ruth G. Shapiro Memorial Award and repeated recognition by The Best Lawyers in America for Ethics & Professional Responsibility Law.
