Disaster Law Commons^™

Operation Disaster Defender: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach To Preserving Access To Justice And Client Property Through Disaster Preparedness, William S. Gribble

Student Scholarship

For centuries, the legal profession has prided itself on managing the impacts of crises and disasters for our clients. However, as disasters seem to be more commonplace than before, is the legal profession prepared to manage a crisis of its own? With the livelihood of nearly 79,0002 possibly at stake in the United States, shouldn't preparing for a disaster be one of our top priorities as a profession? Additionally, the professional responsibility rules and civil liability will likely not be completely suspended during a disaster. This means that individuals could possibly face discipline or civil liability for failing to prepare …