by Robin Bull | Apr 3, 2020 | Attorney, Attorney Resources, Blog, Lawyer, Mental Health, Practice Management, Resources
While we’ve all watched at least one movie, reality show, read one book, met one person, or have one family member focusing on the SHTF / survivalism / doomsday / pandemic scenario and maybe there are a few reading this who enjoy hobby homesteading, gardening,...
by Robin Bull | Feb 27, 2020 | Attorney, Attorney Resources, Lawyer, Practice Management, Resources, Solo Lawyer, Solo Practice, Technology
This article was originally published on Lawyerist.com. The idea of accountability is touted across all areas of self-improvement. Need to exercise? Have a workout partner waiting for you at the gym so you’ll be less likely to bail. Dieting? Do it with your...
by Megan Zavieh | Jan 23, 2020 | ABA Ethics, Attorney Resources, Blog, Ethics, Law Office Management, Practice Management, Small Law Firm, Solo Lawyer
This post was written by Megan Zavieh and originally published on Lawyerist.com on January 21, 2014. Voluminous paper and electronic files are not just a hassle to store and manage, but keeping files beyond your ethical obligation to do so can actually be troublesome....
by Megan Zavieh | Dec 30, 2019 | Attorney, Attorney Client Relationship, Attorney Discipline, Attorney Resources, Attorney Suspension, Blog, Disciplinary Hearings, Ethics, Finances, Flat Rates, IOLTA, Law Office Management, Law Practice Management, Lawyer, Practice Management, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Resources, Sanctions, Small Law Firm, Solo Lawyer
This post was written by Megan Zavieh and originally published on Lawyerist.com on April 4, 2014. Managing trust accounts – handling other people’s money – is one of the most sensitive things lawyers do, and one of the most common sources of ethical violations. You...
by Megan Zavieh | Dec 16, 2019 | Attorney, Attorney Advertising, Attorney Client Relationship, Attorney Resources, Blog, Disciplinary Hearings, Ethics, Flat Rates, IOLTA, Law Firm Marketing, Lawyer, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Rate Setting, Small Law Firm, Solo Lawyer, Solo Practice, State Bar Defense, Technology
This post was written by Megan Zavieh and originally published on Lawyerist.com on October 31, 2017. On Friday, October 27, 2017, Virginia Bar’s Standing Committee on Legal Ethics voted to send Legal Ethics Opinion 1885 to the Supreme Court for Adoption. LEO 1885...
by Megan Zavieh | Dec 9, 2019 | ABA Ethics, Attorney, Attorney Client Relationship, Attorney Resources, Blog, Ethics, Law Firm Marketing, Law Office Management, Law Practice Management, Lawyer, Practice Management, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Small Law Firm, Solo Lawyer, Solo Practice
This post was written by Megan Zavieh and originally published on Lawyerist.com on September 10, 2014. Some of the most fundamental rules governing the ethics of lawyers relate to attorney advertising. Don’t over-promise in your ads, include basic disclaimers, and...
