Alanna Clair

May 04, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Even in the midst of stay-at-home orders and global shutdowns, attorneys are well-served by focusing on their duty of civility.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

April 20, 2020 | Daily Report Online

While there may be many factors beyond one's personal control, attorneys can define some boundaries when working from home by creating and maintaining a routine and schedule.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

5 minute read

April 08, 2020 | The Recorder

Even with all of the new tools available to attorneys, a number of questions remain regarding the ability of attorneys to take a "business as usual" approach when it comes to practicing law during the pandemic. Here are some key questions and concerns on the minds of attorneys.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

April 06, 2020 | Daily Report Online

The years following the 2008/2009 financial crisis led to a large uptick in claims against attorneys, and attorneys should be aware similar situations could occur in the COVID-19 crisis. Clients who lose money, opportunities, or deals may look to blame others to recover their losses, even where no fault actually lies with their attorney. For example, clients in real estate transactions and other financial services brought a number of claims in the years after the 2008 crash against lawyers, realtors, and financial institutions. Clients in the COVID-19 environment may similarly take the position that their attorneys were "guarantors" of specific outcomes for their clients, even though the law does not hold lawyers to such a standard.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

March 18, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Law firms have additional considerations beyond the typical business or employer.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

March 09, 2020 | Daily Report Online

It is becoming more common for attorneys to invest financially in their clients, but there can be restrictions.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

March 03, 2020 | The Recorder

Even when attorneys carefully consider the facts and applicable law, in many cases there still remains a likelihood of an outlier result, especially when a jury is involved.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 24, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Regardless of when the settlement occurs, the terms of a settlement can lead to ramifications long after the case is dismissed.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

7 minute read

February 10, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Remember to protect your clients' secrets in these and other public spaces.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 04, 2020 | The Recorder

Rather than wait for a problem to arise, it is helpful to periodically monitor the marketplace and to make upgrades as necessary to meet the challenges of an ever-changing environment, which includes changing ethical rules and legal authority regarding technology and the practice of law.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read