by Megan Zavieh | May 16, 2019 | Blog
A lawyer ethics complaint is one of the most feared possibilities. There’s simply no way to guarantee if the bar will ultimately drop the investigation, publicly or privately reprimand you, fine you, suspend you, or disbar you. As a law firm devoted to lawyers in need...
![State Bar Probation: Managing Without Violation [LGE 060]](https://zaviehlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Ep-60-Thumbnail-2.png)
by Megan Zavieh | May 14, 2019 | Podcast
Being on probation with the State Bar can be more complex and significant than you might anticipate. When you are on probation, even the most unintentional or seemingly trivial mistake can lead to monumental consequences. In today’s episode, Ethics Attorney,...
by Megan Zavieh | May 13, 2019 | Blog
It’s that time of year again! The time when we share with you a summary of the California Bar ethics complaint report. A quick reminder about why we share a report with you that you could easily get on your own: we believe that by providing this information to you...
by Megan Zavieh | May 9, 2019 | Blog
Law school educated you on the law, how to analyze the law, how to argue your point, and how to think like a lawyer. Sure, there were some classes, lectures, or guest speakers who spoke about running a law office. Yet, not everyone comes out of law school with the...
![Managing Your Online Reputation: From Poor Reviews to Bad Press + Everything in Between with Jordan Schuetzle [LGE 59]](https://zaviehlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Ep-59-Thumbnail-4.png)
by Megan Zavieh | May 7, 2019 | Podcast
Did you know that potential clients are judging you based on what others are saying about you online? In this episode we listen in on ABA TECHSHOW 2019 where Megan presented with Jordan Schuetzle Director, Proposition Strategy & Market Development Lead at Thomson...
![Getting Paid Ethically [LGE 058]](https://zaviehlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ep-58-Thumbnail.png)
by Megan Zavieh | Apr 30, 2019 | Podcast
A struggle for all law practices is getting paid. Even when you think you have a clear fee agreement, without effective communication and ease of payment, you may well find yourself with mounting receivables. Today Megan Zavieh shares tactics to help you avoid those...
by Megan Zavieh | Apr 24, 2019 | Blog
Being a lawyer isn’t easy. Sometimes, you know you have an existing problem with a client. Then there are times when you may not know until you’ve been notified that an ethics complaint was filed against you. An ethics complaint is, of course, a serious matter. It’s...
![Nurturing Your Social Media Presence to Avoid Ethics Issues with Erin Gerstenzang [LGE 057]](https://zaviehlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ep-57-Thumbnail-2.png)
by Megan Zavieh | Apr 23, 2019 | Podcast
Social media is a necessary part of doing business in the digital age. As a lawyer, it’s important to be personable, likable, and professional on social media, but how exactly does one do that? In this episode, two well-informed and experienced attorneys discuss...
by Megan Zavieh | Apr 22, 2019 | Blog
There’s a lot of talk about using bots to complete documents (and even some unfounded talk about how bots will somehow replace lawyers; spoiler alert – that won’t happen!). The real question as we see it is: can using bots to complete documents really help lawyers...
![Oops! I Made a Mistake: When Ethics Rules Require Notifying the Client [LGE 056]](https://zaviehlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ep-56-Thumbnail.png)
by Megan Zavieh | Apr 16, 2019 | Podcast
When do we tell a client we made a mistake – whether big or small? Delivering bad news is not easy, so it helps to know how to handle these situations. Today, we discuss ABA opinions that deal with specific instances of the disclosure. Sometimes we overestimate...
