Attorneys who work relationships within the firm can build cushions for themselves. Even so, the stay-go dilemma won t be an easy one. It s an agonizing decision, says McNalis. More attorneys are prone to stay where it is seemingly safer and more secure, she says. And if they have been there for any length of time, they have loyalty and camaraderie with the group.
Attorneys are very averse to taking risks with their careers.
And that gives rise to a lot of inaction. Nemec realized this, so he quickly narrowed down his concerns to make a fast but smart decision. The Loyalty Issue. I felt an obligation to that client. The Other Loyalty Issue.