Attorney Client Privilege Isn't a Blanket Free for All

Susan pets his parents file a complaint with the New York State Bar Association. The bar association states clients must be reassured of confidentiality if they're to fully disclose all relevant facts. Even though both attorneys are absolved in any criminal or ethical responsibility, their reputations are just totally ruined. Francis starts drinking heavily. He quits the law and moves to Florida. Frank has a heart attack, but stays in law and works to rebuild the business he once had. They did what was right. But like they involved themselves to a degree where then they were bad, the bad guy.