by Megan Zavieh | Jan 21, 2019 | Blog
How lawyers bill their time undergoes a lot of scrutiny from clients. So, it’s probably no surprise that billing (improper or the lack of it) can create fertile ground for a bar complaint getting filed. In this post, we’re going to give you some essential law firm...
by Megan Zavieh | Jan 15, 2019 | Blog
If you’re looking for a simple way to start 2019 off on the right foot, look no further than attorney flat fee agreements in California! As of November 1, 2018, the California ethics rules changed how flat fee agreements are treated. In this post, you’ll learn about...
by Megan Zavieh | Jan 14, 2019 | Blog
If a client no longer wants to use their current attorney’s legal services, what is the attorney’s obligation to return the client file in the State of California? When we examine the ABA’s Model Rule 1.16(d), we learn that an attorney must “surrender papers and...
by Megan Zavieh | Jan 8, 2019 | Blog
Is it possible that being kind can help lawyers with managing their legal and ethical risks? Yes! One of the main reasons why clients file a bar complaint is because they feel as if they aren’t being truly heard by their lawyer. They also may file a bar complaint...
by Megan Zavieh | Jan 7, 2019 | Blog
Here at Zavieh Law, we had a fantastic 2018. We hope you did, too! As we’re dipping our toes into 2019, we thought we’d provide you with our top 10 posts of 2018. These posts are some you definitely do NOT want to miss! Get Admitted to the Bar Despite Your Past Our...
