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...
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 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 | Feb 27, 2018 | Attorney Resources, Blog, Disciplinary Hearings, Resources, Sanctions, State Bar Defense
If you’re involved in an attorney discipline matter through the state bar, should you represent yourself? When a lawyer receives a letter from the state bar that announces the lawyer is under investigation because of a bar complaint, there are three choices. The...
by Megan Zavieh | Feb 22, 2018 | Attorney Resources, Blog, Law Office Management, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Resources
Think about the engagement letters that your practice sends out. Do they include the agreed upon procedures? If not, they should. An engagement letter that includes agreed upon procedures can protect you form an ethical violation. While all lawyers and firms can...
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...