Alanna Clair

May 21, 2018 | Daily Report Online

It is well-recognized that often, when an attorney sues a client for unpaid fees, the client will bring a counterclaim for legal malpractice. Some sources indicate that the likelihood of receiving such a counterclaim could be as high as 40 percent; others place it even higher.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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May 08, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Although lawyers regularly conduct investigations into clients' affairs and provide evaluations to their clients, their audience for such work is…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

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May 07, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Not all law firms treat these issues with the seriousness they may deserve.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

May 01, 2018 | The Recorder

Handling ethics compliance issues can be one of the most difficult tasks inherent in running a law firm.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

April 24, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

The decision to end a representation entails a number of considerations, including both practical and ethical concerns. Depending on the nature and duration…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

April 23, 2018 | Daily Report Online

If rainmakers have an incentive to stay at a firm through rough seas, the firm's chance of survival may increase.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

April 17, 2018 | The Recorder

Attorneys can sometimes (intentionally or not) make statements that are not entirely accurate. A recent decision reminds us that the consequences of a misstatement to a judge are potentially severe.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

April 10, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Collecting legal fees can be just as important to a law firm's success as effectively handling client representations. Although attorneys spend years…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

April 09, 2018 | Daily Report Online

No matter the size of the client, many attorneys working on matters that may involve media requests will consider their obligations under Rule 1.4(a)(2) of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, requiring an attorney to “reasonably consult with the client about the means by which the client's objectives are to be accomplished.”

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

April 03, 2018 | The Recorder

Attorneys who work in a law firm setting may have ethical obligations that arise out of a collaborative practice

By Alanna Clair and Shari L. Klevens

6 minute read