by Megan Zavieh | Apr 24, 2019 | Blog
Being a lawyer isn’t easy. Sometimes, you know you have an existing problem with a client. Then there are times when you may not know until you’ve been notified that an ethics complaint was filed against you. An ethics complaint is, of course, a serious matter. It’s...
by Megan Zavieh | Mar 13, 2019 | Blog
The decision to leave a law firm happens for many reasons. Regardless, lawyers must fulfill ethical obligations when leaving a law firm. In this post, we’re going to examine six ethical obligations often present when a lawyer makes the decision to move on. ...
by Megan Zavieh | Mar 4, 2019 | Blog
Bar discipline is a serious matter. It’s a stressful time. If you don’t know how to recover from bar discipline, the likelihood that you’ll go through the process again in the future is higher. So, how can a lawyer recover from bar discipline and protect themselves...
by Megan Zavieh | Feb 26, 2019 | Blog
Current and former clients file bar complaints for various reasons. As a lawyer, you should proactively plan to handle the most frequent attorney client problems to protect yourself. However, it is important to recognize that this sort of planning is an on-going...
by Megan Zavieh | Feb 12, 2019 | Blog
Social media for lawyers can be a slippery slope. You want to get in front of your target audience and engage with them, but you also don’t want to run afoul of the ethical rules in your jurisdiction and put your practice at risk. If you’re looking for up-to-date...