by Megan Zavieh | Mar 15, 2018 | Attorney Resources, Attorney Suspension, Blog, Disbarment, Disciplinary Hearings, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Resources, Sanctions
In another post, we shared information with you on ethical relocation as a lawyer. Even with the best intentions, mistakes are sometimes made. If you neglect something that the is required by the state bar in your new jurisdiction (here we focus on California), you...
by Megan Zavieh | Mar 13, 2018 | Attorney Resources, Blog, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Resources
If you’re a lawyer looking to relocate to California, you may be considering your options when it comes to bar admission. When you put down roots in a new state, you really cannot use the pro hac vice process as a long-term solution to needing bar admission. While...
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by Megan Zavieh | Mar 13, 2018 | Podcast
The moral character application might seem like it’s only something law students need to worry about but if you’re a lawyer who’s looking to be admitted in other jurisdictions, then you’ll certainly want to pay attention. This is especially...
by Megan Zavieh | Mar 12, 2018 | Attorney Resources, Blog, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Resources, Social Media
Last week, Megan Zavieh was interviewed by Clio while attending the ABA TECHSHOW. You can watch the interview in its entirety by clicking here. Below, you can read Megan’s suggestions on lawyers, tech, and ethical compliance. If you have questions or if you need help...
by Megan Zavieh | Mar 8, 2018 | Attorney Suspension, Blog, California State Bar Defense, Disciplinary Hearings, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Sanctions, State Bar Defense
If you’ve received an ethics complaint from the California Bar, take heart. You’re certainly not alone. The California Bar releases an annual discipline report generally in April of each year. On the day this post was written, the most recent annual discipline report...
by Megan Zavieh | Mar 6, 2018 | Blog, Law Firm Marketing, Resources
Business development for lawyers is the process of bringing in more clients and growing your practice. However, your business development plan must conform to the law firm marketing ethics in your jurisdiction. What Is the Purpose of Ethical Law Firm Marketing? The...
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by Megan Zavieh | Mar 6, 2018 | Podcast
The legal profession is evolving and yet, so many of the ethics rules can’t seem to keep up. They are simply outdated and need a 21st century facelift. I’m joined by Eric Cooperstein, an ethics consultant and practitioner in Minneapolis, and we explore...
by Megan Zavieh | Mar 5, 2018 | Attorney Resources, Blog, Disciplinary Hearings, Resources, Solo Lawyer
Substance abuse is a serious issue that often causes lawyers to face the bar discipline process. The process is one of the most stressful experiences that a lawyer can go through. Sometimes, the added stress can cause a vicious cycle. This happens because when lawyers...
by Megan Zavieh | Mar 1, 2018 | Blog, Law Office Management, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Resources, Solo Lawyer
IOLTA accounts are trust accounts managed by lawyers. It holds money that was received from the client for the purposes of funding their matter. Mismanagement of an IOLTA account is one of the most common ethical violations committed by lawyers. While every...
by Megan Zavieh | Mar 1, 2018 | Blog, Moral Character Application
How to overcome past arrest when applying for moral character clearance at State Bar of California This is the time of year when many law students are filing their moral character application, hoping that the six month processing time will take them right about...
