Improving Your Accountability as a Solo Lawyer

by Megan Zavieh | Jun 5, 2018 | Blog, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Resources, Solo Lawyer

Lawyers who opt to become a solo lawyer generally do so because they like working alone and having the control and flexibility that comes with running a business. Even if a solo lawyer hires staff or spends at least part of every day in court, they generally work...

California’s New Rules of Professional Conduct: What You Need to Know [LGE 017]

by Megan Zavieh | Jun 5, 2018 | Podcast

I’m diving into the changes that came about with the new revamp of the California Rules of Professional Conduct. Several years ago, the California Supreme Court convened a commission to work on bringing California’s Rules into alignment with the ABA Model...

5 Most Common Problems in the Attorney-Client Relationship

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...

5 Legal Practice Management Insights to Reduce Your Ethics Risk

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...

How to Ethically and Effectively Use the Media and Engage the Court of Public Opinion with Wayne Pollock [LGE 016]

by Megan Zavieh | May 29, 2018 | Podcast

There are many instances when a lawyer might want to turn to the press and media to engage them in a way that helps their existing clients. While there are certainly numerous marketing benefits to engaging the press, there’s also a huge opportunity to offer...