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...
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...
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...
by Megan Zavieh | Apr 23, 2018 | Attorney Client Relationship, Attorney Resources, Blog, Law Office Management, Resources
Practice management is an important concept for lawyers. This isn’t just about keeping all your proverbial ducks in a row for your clients and for yourself (although that’s also extremely important). It’s also about protecting your practice from facing a devastating...
by Megan Zavieh | Apr 9, 2018 | Attorney Client Relationship, Blog, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Resources
One of the most well-known acts of unethical conduct is solicitation. Solicitation of an individual that is known to have their own attorneys is a serious mistake. Can you protect your clients from this unethical conduct? What should you do about it? Figure Out What...
by Megan Zavieh | Apr 2, 2018 | Attorney Client Relationship, Attorney Resources, Blog, Disciplinary Hearings, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Resources
As a lawyer, you know that when a client requests their file, you must provide it. If you don’t, you could become the subject of a legal ethics complaint. Yet, you must consider what documents and property should be handed over in the client file. Do you know what you...
