What About a Colleague Who’s Impaired?

Most LAPs are equipped to reach out to lawyers who won’t ask for help themselves but need it. The earlier someone receives help for any problem, the better.

Many LAPs emphasize prevention and, like most of us, prefer to act before situations fall to pieces or become truly desperate. Certain LAPs have well-organized programs to get lawyers the help they need to prevent malpractice, medical, and ethical problems owing to stress, illness, or addiction.