Alanna Clair

June 02, 2021 | The Recorder

Law firms that wish to rid themselves of unnecessary clutter as part of a move are well-served by reviewing the ethical rules governing a firm's maintenance of files in order to limit risk, according to Denton's Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

May 24, 2021 | Daily Report Online

We authors and Jonathan shared a common commitment that transcended political boundaries—keeping Georgia lawyers informed and safe.

By Randy Evans, Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

4 minute read

May 10, 2021 | Daily Report Online

By learning some common defenses to malpractice claims, lawyers can try to adapt their work habits and build up their defenses in case they ever face a malpractice suit.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

5 minute read

May 07, 2021 | The Recorder

Without proper vetting, firms incur potential risks from the failure to comply with the guidelines, including at a minimum the risk of an unhappy client, according to Denton's Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

April 26, 2021 | Daily Report Online

There are common situations that could chip away at the attorney-client relationship if not properly attended.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

April 08, 2021 | The Recorder

When the client asks for a copy of its "file" at the end of a representation, the answer may not be straightforward.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

March 29, 2021 | Daily Report Online

As one Delaware court observed, "[p]rofessed technological incompetence is not an excuse for discovery misconduct."

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

March 15, 2021 | Daily Report Online

While the public may have a right to know, and a client may have a right to address public concern, lawyers can find themselves in trouble for going too far.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

5 minute read

March 11, 2021 | The Recorder

Dentons' Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair share tips and guidance for lawyers regarding interactions with their own witnesses before and during depositions, whether remote or in-person.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

March 01, 2021 | Daily Report Online

"Lawyers who choose to post on social media must realize they are handling live ammunition; doing so requires care and judgment," judges in Tennessee wrote in a case about a lawyer who suggested on Facebook that a friend kill her ex-boyfriend.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read