Improving Your Accountability as a Solo Lawyer

by Megan Zavieh | Jun 5, 2018 | Blog, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Resources, Solo Lawyer

Lawyers who opt to become a solo lawyer generally do so because they like working alone and having the control and flexibility that comes with running a business. Even if a solo lawyer hires staff or spends at least part of every day in court, they generally work...

California’s New Rules of Professional Conduct: What You Need to Know [LGE 017]

by Megan Zavieh | Jun 5, 2018 | Podcast

I’m diving into the changes that came about with the new revamp of the California Rules of Professional Conduct. Several years ago, the California Supreme Court convened a commission to work on bringing California’s Rules into alignment with the ABA Model...

5 Most Common Problems in the Attorney-Client Relationship

by Megan Zavieh | Jun 4, 2018 | Attorney Client Relationship, Attorney Resources, Blog, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Resources

In this post, we’re going to talk about the most common problems in an attorney-client relationship. However, before we begin this discussion, it’s important to first explain why understanding these issues is crucial to your success as a lawyer. There are two separate...

The Creation of The Playbook: The California Bar System Practice Guide

by Leigh Ducworth | Jun 1, 2018 | Blog, State Bar Defense

I have been truly honored to attend all three iterations of TBD Law, presented by Lawyerist and Filament.  It has transformed the way I approach my ethics defense practice.  A critical component of my transformation is how TBD Law inspired me to think differently...

5 Legal Practice Management Insights to Reduce Your Ethics Risk

by Megan Zavieh | May 29, 2018 | Attorney Client Relationship, Attorney Resources, Blog, Law Office Management, Resources, Solo Lawyer

Legal practice management is an essential tool to reduce your risk of violating ethical safeguards put in place by the bar. As legal tech continues to improve, there are more options for lawyers that help them run a better practice while remaining in compliance. Here...

How to Ethically and Effectively Use the Media and Engage the Court of Public Opinion with Wayne Pollock [LGE 016]

by Megan Zavieh | May 29, 2018 | Podcast

There are many instances when a lawyer might want to turn to the press and media to engage them in a way that helps their existing clients. While there are certainly numerous marketing benefits to engaging the press, there’s also a huge opportunity to offer...

8 Incredibly Useful Attorney Mental Health Tips

by Megan Zavieh | May 22, 2018 | Attorney Resources, Blog, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Resources, Solo Lawyer

Becoming a lawyer is one of the most stressful professions. Attorney mental health is an important concept. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health concerns can negatively impact a practice. If attorney mental health leads to a bar...

The Business Case for Being a Decent Human Being (and Lawyer) [LGE 015]

by Megan Zavieh | May 22, 2018 | Podcast

It’s not enough to be competent in your practice area, now clients expect lawyers to be decent human beings as well. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the importance of being a good person and how that has a positive impact on your business. I also examine...

Privilege Waiver: How Does It Affect a State Bar Complaint?

by Megan Zavieh | May 21, 2018 | Attorney Client Relationship, Attorney Resources, Blog, Disciplinary Hearings, Resources, State Bar Defense

When a state bar complaint is filed against you, how does a privilege waiver affect it? Because the bar investigates the complaints, it’s obvious that at least some of privilege is waived. The real question is: what amount of information is covered by the privilege...

A Strategy for Minimizing the Risk of an Ethics Complaint

by Megan Zavieh | May 15, 2018 | Attorney Resources, Blog, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Resources

An ethics complaint is a serious matter for a lawyer. While an ethics complaint can be filed against you because of your failure to properly research a matter and argue it well, not notifying the court of an issue with your client when appropriate, or other matters...