Alanna Clair
August 29, 2018 | Texas Lawyer
Words Matter When Appearing Before a JudgeAny attorney who appears regularly in court knows the importance of being candid and direct with the Judge. However, sometimes an attorney can make…
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
August 27, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Yes, It's Still Only August, But You Can Avoid the Year-End Rush on Billing IssuesThough December may be the appropriate time for the final push, summer can be the time to reinforce the fundamentals for effective fee collections.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
August 21, 2018 | The Recorder
Don't Cross the Line With Deposition WitnessesHere are some tips for avoiding ethical issues and the possibility of sanctions in connection with depositions.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
August 13, 2018 | Texas Lawyer
Tips for Protecting Confidential Documents and RecordsAttorneys learn client confidences as part of the attorney-client relationship. An attorney who discloses client confidences and secrets may face discipline…
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
August 13, 2018 | Daily Report Online
How to Balance Obligations to Your Clients and Their InsurersThis can be a complex relationship by which insurer and policyholder can share a privilege, but where the insurer may have the right to control or direct the defense.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
August 08, 2018 | The Recorder
Potential Ethical Issues When Providing Legal OpinionsWhen an attorney is retained to provide an evaluation of a matter, knowing that the evaluation will be shared with third parties, it represents something of a deviation from the normal attorney-client relationship.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
1 minute read
July 31, 2018 | Texas Lawyer
Employing Healthy Billing PracticesLawyers often complain about the business side of running a law practice, particularly when it comes to issuing invoices and collecting fees. Some…
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
July 30, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Government Inquiries Create Risks for Clients—and Their LawyersWhen an attorney is asked questions about client activities, there could be a risk that responding to those questions could implicate confidential information or be detrimental to the client.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
July 18, 2018 | The Recorder
Make Good Billing Practices a HabitWhile attorneys will of course typically communicate via other methods, sending regular bills is an easy way to make sure that the client is aware of the developments in a matter and, more specifically, the amount of work being performed by the attorney.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
1 minute read
July 18, 2018 | Texas Lawyer
Practicing in Multiple Jurisdictions EthicallyThe modern law practice has provided an opportunity for many attorneys to expand or experiment with niche practices across multiple jurisdictions.…
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair
1 minute read
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