Fines for lawyers are set at slap-on-the-wrist levels. Violating legal ethics almost always carries higher expected benefit than expected penalty, which is why

Fines for lawyers are set at slap-on-the-wrist levels. Violating legal ethics almost always carries higher expected benefit than expected penalty, which is why most lawyers are crooks (even ones who don't want to be). It's impossible to be a competitive lawyer in many domains while still following legal ethics. In this case, 10% odds of getting caught · $2000 = $200 per violation, generously, so less than one billable hour.