Once you’ve decided you are moving and have selected a new firm, your focus will naturally turn to your clients. Will they agree to follow you to your new digs? Which ones do you want to come with you? How should you tell them about your plans? Before you engage in any discussions with clients about a move, there are many landmines you will want to avoid. One wrong step in a dialogue could derail your plans, or cost you and your new or prospective firm a lot of money. To avoid missteps, it is best to seek legal counsel from an industry expert to learn what you can and can’t say, as a practical matter, to clients—both before and after a move.

byMindy Diamond, Columnist: Career Moves