Self-Representation: When It Works and When It Doesn’t [LGE 049]

by Megan Zavieh | Feb 19, 2019 | Podcast

On Today’s episode, we will discuss representing yourself, and how it can be the only feasible option for some lawyers. Our host Megan does not think self-representation is such a terrible idea. Tune in today and hear why it can be a good idea to represent...

Social Media for Lawyers: Protect Your Reputation and Your Practice

by Megan Zavieh | Feb 12, 2019 | Blog

Social media for lawyers can be a slippery slope. You want to get in front of your target audience and engage with them, but you also don’t want to run afoul of the ethical rules in your jurisdiction and put your practice at risk. If you’re looking for up-to-date...

IOLTA Accounts: Best Practices and Chief Discipline Concerns [LGE 048]

by Megan Zavieh | Feb 12, 2019 | Podcast

On today’s episode, we will discuss Trust Accounts, Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA). We are finding there are a lot of questions about IOLTAs, and that there are many attorneys that could benefit from best practices for them. Join us today as we...

Law Students: 5 Things You Need to Know Now to Protect Your Future Law Practice

by Megan Zavieh | Feb 11, 2019 | Blog

Law students have a lot to worry about: passing mid-terms and finals, writing competitions, law review journal, preparing for the moral character application, and preparing for the bar. Then, there are on-campus interviews, summer internships, and trying to maintain...

California Moral Character Application Process: What Happens If an Applicant Is Flagged?

by Megan Zavieh | Feb 5, 2019 | Blog, Moral Character Application

It’s that time of year again for law students: time to complete their California moral character application. Generally, the California moral character application process takes around six months. That means most law students will complete the process around the time...

Set Your Client Relationship Up For Success By Re-evaluating Your Fee Agreements [LGE 47]

by Megan Zavieh | Feb 5, 2019 | Podcast

We’ve all heard tales of the horror stories from attorney-client relationships that have gone horribly wrong. Regardless of who is right and who is wrong, both parties suffer when this happens. With a few simple guidelines and a few hours of your time, you can...

Update: State Bar of California Fingerprinting Requirement

by Megan Zavieh | Jan 29, 2019 | Blog

California Rule of Court Rule 9.9.5 states that all active California lawyers must be refingerprinted by the State Bar of California no later than April 30, 2019. Failure to do so may result in changing your status to involuntarily inactive. Currently, the State Bar...

The Problem with How Lawyers Approach the Client Experience (and How to Fix It) with Jess Birken [LGE 046]

by Megan Zavieh | Jan 29, 2019 | Podcast

With increased competition from other lawyers as well as legal companies, the legal client nowadays has a lot of choices when it comes to hiring legal help. That’s why it is crucial for lawyers to recognize the importance of crafting a positive client experience...

How to Properly Respond to a California State Bar Complaint

by Megan Zavieh | Jan 22, 2019 | Blog

Being on the receiving end of a California State Bar complaint is angering, scary, and intimidating. Yet, as a lawyer, it’s important that you know hot to properly respond. Failure to use a proper response can make defending the allegations made against you even more...

How to Manage the Things that Can Go Wrong (and Right!) During Trial [LGE 045]

by Megan Zavieh | Jan 22, 2019 | Podcast

I recorded this episode while I was in the middle of a trial. I noticed that while we cover a lot of ethics-related topics on this show, all of the topics, like self-care and crossing ethical boundaries, become extremely apparent when you’re in trial....