Smidt, Reist & Keleher, P.C. counsels and represents lawyers with legal ethics and professional responsibility questions or issues. This may involve advising clients on how to handle specific ethics and professional responsibility situations (including avoiding violations), reporting issues, and representation in matters where a complaint has been submitted against a lawyer. We endeavor to help our clients understand the ethical and professional responsibility rules applicable to their particular situation, the obligations and rights of a lawyer who is the subject of a disciplinary process, and the options available in their particular situation.