by Megan Zavieh | Feb 15, 2018 | Blog, Law Office Management, Resources
Law office management is comprised of many factors. One of those factors is human resources. Hiring isn’t easy, but there’s a lot of information out there to help guide you through the process of hiring and onboarding a new attorney. There is a more difficult question...
by Megan Zavieh | Feb 13, 2018 | Attorney Client Relationship, Blog, Disciplinary Hearings, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Resources, Solo Lawyer
Because state bar disciplinary committees don’t always give out statistics on which ethics rules were violated the most in any given year, this particular post is based on Megan Zavieh’s professional experience as an attorney who helps lawyers with their disciplinary...
by Megan Zavieh | Feb 12, 2018 | Attorney Client Relationship, Blog, Disciplinary Hearings, Professional Conduct for Lawyers, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Resources, Social Media
Social media is an excellent tool for lawyers when they’re working to settle or litigate matters for the best interest of their clients. However, it’s imperative that lawyers know, understand, and adhere to jurisdictional ethics related to how they obtain and use...
by Megan Zavieh | Feb 11, 2018 | Attorney Suspension, Blog, Disciplinary Hearings, Resources
Thousands of attorneys undergo the stress of attorney discipline in their jurisdiction each year. According to statistics provided by the ABA, just over 1,000 lawyers were nationally disbarred in 2011. During that year, 674 lawyers filed petitions for reinstatement...
by Megan Zavieh | Feb 6, 2018 | Attorney Client Relationship, Blog, Law Office Management, Resources
Client notes are an important part of any attorney-client relationship. The general concept of taking notes is that you’re documenting items such as the subjects of conversation, who you spoke with, the work you’ve completed related to the matter, and the work that...
by Megan Zavieh | Jan 29, 2018 | Blog, Professional Ethics for Lawyers, Resources, State Bar Defense
The purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act is to protect individuals with both physical and mental issues from being discriminated against. The ADA also protects individuals with mental illness. While it’s not always talked about as much as maybe it should be,...
