Who do I contact for guidance on how to handle a partner’s suspected fraudulent billing practices?

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I would consult with an ethics/professional liability atty first, and/or a white collar crime defense counsel. I would strongly urge doing that before you report this to assess your own potential liability.

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Your bar should have an anonymous ethics line.

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I defend lawyers and provide ethics counsel - feel free to DM me and I can get you in touch with someone in your state

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