N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 22 § 1200.5.6

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 41, October 9, 2024

Section 1200.5.6 - Restrictions on right to practice

(a) A lawyer shall not participate in offering or making:

(1) a partnership, shareholder, operating, employment, or other similar type of agreement that restricts the right of a lawyer to practice after termination of the relationship, except an agreement concerning benefits upon retirement; or

(2) an agreement in which a restriction on a lawyer's right to practice is part of the settlement of a client controversy.

(b) This Rule does not prohibit restrictions that may be included in the terms of the sale of a law practice pursuant to Rule 1.17.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 22 § 1200.5.6