by Megan Zavieh | Nov 30, 2017 | Blog, California State Bar Defense, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, State Bar Defense
Ethical complaints against lawyers are extremely serious matters. Could something as small and easy as creating and sending an engagement letter protect a lawyer from an ethical complaint? In some instances, yes. While there is no one tool or strategy that can protect...
by Megan Zavieh | Nov 29, 2017 | Attorney Resources, Blog, Resources
Work life balance for lawyers is hard any time of year. Court hearings, conducting discovery, mediation, drafting documents, meeting with clients, and managing the business side of the law office creates a lot of expectations and stress. Often, these feelings are...
by Megan Zavieh | Nov 28, 2017 | Attorney Resources, Blog, Disciplinary Hearings, Resources
After an attorney is subject to bar discipline, how can they get back to normal? In addition to getting back to their career, how can an attorney make sure that they don’t face a future bar discipline encounter? The truth is, as an attorney disciplined by the bar must...
by Megan Zavieh | Nov 22, 2017 | Blog
When stress turns to relief and Bar complaint is closed It never gets old hearing that a Bar investigation has been closed without further action against a client. Those words are all the more gratifying when they come from a particularly stressed out client. I...
by Megan Zavieh | Oct 26, 2017 | Blog, California State Bar Defense, Disciplinary Hearings, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, State Bar Defense
Your bottom line revolves around your ability to assess cases and to convince potential clients to hire you. Yet, with the practice of law there is the inherent risk of ethical complaints being filed against you. How can you protect your law practice from complaints...
by Megan Zavieh | Oct 25, 2017 | Blog, California State Bar Defense, Disciplinary Hearings, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, State Bar Defense
Disbarment is the worst punishment an attorney can receive when they’re accused of violating the rules of professional conduct. Because facing an ethics committee can have serious consequences, lawyers must take time to consider whether it is wise to represent...
by Megan Zavieh | Oct 23, 2017 | Blog, Disciplinary Hearings, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Resources, State Bar Defense
Professional conduct for lawyers is important. As an ethical issue, the goal of disciplinary proceedings is to protect the public from being harmed. When a lawyer purposefully or inadvertently violates the rules of professional conduct, they may be subject to a...
by Megan Zavieh | Jun 29, 2017 | Blog
I had the pleasure of speaking with Sam Glover of Lawyerist on Lawyerist’s podcast yesterday. The topic is a favorite — reinventing my law practice, and how TBD Law made a tremendous impact on me and my work. Listen here.
by Megan Zavieh | May 22, 2017 | Blog, California State Bar Defense
The State Bar of California launched a great new website this weekend. My concern? Front and center is the link to file a complaint against an attorney. It is no secret that the State Bar takes its role to regulate attorneys very seriously, and its mission to...
by Megan Zavieh | Apr 19, 2017 | Blog, California State Bar Defense
Some days feel better than others. Today is a good day! Mail from State Bar closing investigation into client’s handling of a criminal case — CHECK. Email from California Supreme Court giving notice of remand to State Bar Court in client’s default disbarment case —...
