Will Hiring an Ethics Lawyer Hurt Me? [LGE 119]

by Megan Zavieh | Jun 30, 2020 | Podcast

In two contexts, lawyers and bar applicants worry about hiring an ethics lawyer. In moral character applications, applicants are often concerned that having a lawyer involved makes it look like they are hiding something.  In discipline matters, lawyers express concern...

Burning Questions on IOLTAs [LGE 118]

by Megan Zavieh | Jun 23, 2020 | Podcast

We’ve been scouring the internet to figure out what lawyers are asking about, and it turns out IOLTAs are a hot topic. In this episode, Megan answers some burning questions about IOLTAs, including: Can a firm have an IOLTA? Can a lawyer have more than one IOLTA?...

Attorney Ethical Violations: Will the Bar Think You’re Guilty If You Hire an Attorney?

by Megan Zavieh | Jun 18, 2020 | Attorney, Attorney Discipline, California Bar, Ethics, Law Office Management, Law Practice Management, Lawyer, Practice Management, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Sanctions, State Bar Defense

You received a letter informing you that a California attorney complaint was filed against you by a previous or current client, judge, or even another attorney. You recognize that the matter is serious. Since you want to do everything you can to protect your ability...

How to Take a Mental Health Day [LGE 117]

by Megan Zavieh | Jun 16, 2020 | Podcast

Mental health is tough to tend to, especially as solo and small firm lawyers make a ton of excuses why we cannot be out for even one day. So how do we take a day off that leaves us actually inspired to go back to work and not more stressed than when we left the...

File Destruction Policies [LGE 116]

by Megan Zavieh | Jun 9, 2020 | Podcast

Good policies and procedures make a law office run ethically, but file destruction is one where a lot of lawyers have questions.  How long should we keep files?  When does the time period begin to run?  How do I let my client know?  In this episode, Megan explores...