by Megan Zavieh | Jan 21, 2019 | Blog
How lawyers bill their time undergoes a lot of scrutiny from clients. So, it’s probably no surprise that billing (improper or the lack of it) can create fertile ground for a bar complaint getting filed. In this post, we’re going to give you some essential law firm...
by Megan Zavieh | Jan 15, 2019 | Blog
If you’re looking for a simple way to start 2019 off on the right foot, look no further than attorney flat fee agreements in California! As of November 1, 2018, the California ethics rules changed how flat fee agreements are treated. In this post, you’ll learn about...
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by Megan Zavieh | Jan 15, 2019 | Podcast
As the dialogue about overcoming implicit bias and workplace inequity gets louder in other industries, I’m taking a closer look at the state of unconscious bias in the legal industry to better understand how we can eliminate these biases in our profession....
by Megan Zavieh | Jan 14, 2019 | Blog
If a client no longer wants to use their current attorney’s legal services, what is the attorney’s obligation to return the client file in the State of California? When we examine the ABA’s Model Rule 1.16(d), we learn that an attorney must “surrender papers and...
by Megan Zavieh | Jan 8, 2019 | Blog
Is it possible that being kind can help lawyers with managing their legal and ethical risks? Yes! One of the main reasons why clients file a bar complaint is because they feel as if they aren’t being truly heard by their lawyer. They also may file a bar complaint...
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by Megan Zavieh | Jan 8, 2019 | Podcast
Do you ever think about your competition? As much as we’d all like to think we’re not interested in checking out the competition, we can’t help but wonder if someone else in a similar space as us might be coming for our clients and market share....
by Megan Zavieh | Jan 7, 2019 | Blog
Here at Zavieh Law, we had a fantastic 2018. We hope you did, too! As we’re dipping our toes into 2019, we thought we’d provide you with our top 10 posts of 2018. These posts are some you definitely do NOT want to miss! Get Admitted to the Bar Despite Your Past Our...
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by Megan Zavieh | Jan 1, 2019 | Podcast
As your firm grows and expands, what type of ethics issues might you encounter during this time of change? From effective waivers during mergers to managing client relationships, my guest Jessica Beckwith joins me to share her insight on how solo and small firms can...
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by Megan Zavieh | Dec 19, 2018 | Podcast
As the year winds down, it’s common for many us lawyers to look back on the year and feel discouraged by all that we thought we would accomplish but didn’t. While it’s important to focus on what you did accomplish, admittedly, it can be overwhelming...
by Megan Zavieh | Dec 11, 2018 | Blog
An allegation of legal malpractice is extremely stressful for lawyers. It’s also a terrifying experience for family. In this post, we’ll look at some of the family experiences that arise from an allegation of legal malpractice and what lawyers can do to help their...
