by Megan Zavieh | Feb 12, 2018 | Attorney Client Relationship, Blog, Disciplinary Hearings, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Resources, Social Media
Social media is an excellent tool for lawyers when they’re working to settle or litigate matters for the best interest of their clients. However, it’s imperative that lawyers know, understand, and adhere to jurisdictional ethics related to how they obtain and use...
by Megan Zavieh | Feb 11, 2018 | Attorney Suspension, Blog, Disciplinary Hearings, Resources
Thousands of attorneys undergo the stress of attorney discipline in their jurisdiction each year. According to statistics provided by the ABA, just over 1,000 lawyers were nationally disbarred in 2011. During that year, 674 lawyers filed petitions for reinstatement...
by Megan Zavieh | Feb 6, 2018 | Attorney Client Relationship, Blog, Law Office Management, Resources
Client notes are an important part of any attorney-client relationship. The general concept of taking notes is that you’re documenting items such as the subjects of conversation, who you spoke with, the work you’ve completed related to the matter, and the work that...
by Megan Zavieh | Jan 29, 2018 | Blog, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Resources, State Bar Defense
The purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act is to protect individuals with both physical and mental issues from being discriminated against. The ADA also protects individuals with mental illness. While it’s not always talked about as much as maybe it should be,...
by Megan Zavieh | Jan 25, 2018 | Blog, California State Bar Defense, Disciplinary Hearings, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Resources, State Bar Defense
Few things are scary in professional life than receiving a letter form the state bar that questions your professional conduct. It’s important to note that these letters don’t always come about because of an ethics complaint made against you by a current or former...
by Megan Zavieh | Jan 23, 2018 | Blog, Law Office Management, Resources, Solo Lawyer
Lawyers, regardless of the size of the law firm they work in, can become victims of to-do list intimidation. You know, when those one or two (or five) matters or tasks continue to stay at the top of your to-do list day after day, week after week. While to-do list...
by Megan Zavieh | Jan 18, 2018 | Blog, Law Office Management, Resources, Solo Lawyer
When you’re first starting out as a solo attorney, it can be hard to figure out the right billing rate for your various services. While there are several billing rate methods to choose from, keep in mind that your prices should reflect that you are offering...
by Megan Zavieh | Jan 16, 2018 | Blog, Law Office Management, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Resources
Lawyers are no longer relegated to private office space. Technology has given us the ability to work from a virtual office space or a shared office space. Lawyers can even work from multiple locations. Yet, have you ever wondered how choosing the right workspace...
by Megan Zavieh | Jan 15, 2018 | Blog, Law Office Management, Resources, Solo Lawyer
You may be wondering why a law practice that focuses on ethics violation defense published a blog post for solo lawyers to learn about law office management. The fact is that how you choose to manage your law office can directly affect the possibility that you’ll be...
by Megan Zavieh | Jan 4, 2018 | Blog
Law firm marketing is essential for the growth of your law office. While it is a common practice to delegate law firm marketing to another individual or business, there are some mistakes that can be made that could mean trouble for your law office. If you decide to...
