Aging Lawyers/Lawyers in Transition
"Deciding what to do when you notice that a lawyer or a judge is showing signs of cognitive decline or impairment is always difficult and usually complicated," said Terry Harrell, executive director of the Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program. "Generally, the lawyers surrounding the person know they have a responsibility to do something, but they are very reluctant to act."
- Lawyers in Transition - Resources related to end-of-career issues
- Aging and Transitioning with Dignity
- Mid-life Planning for Aging Well
- Recognizing Signs of Impairment in the Aging Attorney or Judge
- Identifying and Assisting Lawyers and Judges with Cognitive Impairments
- Cognitive Self-Assessment Tool
- How to Identify & Respond to Issues of Cognitive Impairment (2013) (video)
Succession Planning/Closing A Practice
- Just in Case: Strategies for Successfully Transitioning Your Law Practice
- Retirement Financial Planning
- What to Do When You or Another Attorney Can No Longer Practice Law
Regulatory Issues
- Disciplinary and Disclosure Issues for the Impaired Attorney
- What the Aging Attorney Needs to Know About Professional Liability Insurance (Including Trial Insurance)
