The Work of the ABA Commission on Multidisciplinary Practice

The Work of the ABA Commission on Multidisciplinary Practice

Authors

Laurel S. Terry

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Description

This book chapter focuses on the work of the ABA Commission on Multidisciplinary Practice (MDP Commission), which was active from 1998-2000. After an introductory section that places the work of this Commission is historical and global context, this chapter provides a history of the ABA MDP Commission and describes the models that the ABA MDP Commission circulated for public comment. The Chapter continues by summarizing the ABA MDP Commission's June 1999 and May 2000 recommendations. It also summarizes some of the major criticisms of the MDP Commission’s work. This Chapter supplements some of the authors other writings for and about the ABA MDP Commission, including the "Issue Checklist" the author prepared for the ABA MDP Commission, the summary of testimony the author prepared, and several law review articles.

ISBN

ISBN-13 978-1588521064

Publication Date

2002

Publisher

Law Journal Seminars Press

Keywords

MDP, Multidisciplinary Partnership, Multidisciplinary Practice, ABA MDP Commission, ABS, Alternative Business Structures

Disciplines

Law | Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility | Legal Profession

The Work of the ABA Commission on Multidisciplinary Practice

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