Energy Education Series – Deals, Dirt & Duty: The Ethical Terrain for Lawyers & Landmen

Ethics is the backbone of credible land and legal work. Director of Litigation Andrew Good and Senior Attorney Joseph Manning explored the ways ethics shape real decisions made by landmen and lawyers on the job.

Topics covered:

• Ethics for landmen from the AAPL Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
• Legal ethics from the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct
• How to spot ethical red flags and gray areas, especially where the roles of lawyers and landmen intersect
• Consequences of ethical missteps
• Practical tips for upholding ethical standards

• Andrew Good

  

  Director of Litigation, Partner

  614.340.9880

  agood@oglawyers.com

• Joseph Manning

  

  Partner

  832.219.3667

  jmanning@oglawyers.com