Alanna Clair

March 27, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Attorneys are increasingly joining their fellow professionals in the shared office space realm. Often referred to as a co-working space, this relatively…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

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March 26, 2018 | Daily Report Online

A premium-sensitive law practice may look at these statistics and consider whether it is worth it to continue engaging in a noncore practice area that falls within a high risk category.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

March 21, 2018 | The Recorder

While many lawyers are perfectionists in their practice, success in the practice of law can come at the expense of attorneys' own well-being.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

March 15, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

It is important to remember that ending a representation will not always foreclose the risk of embarking on an intimate relationship with a client. But it certainly reduces the risks inherent with simultaneously pursuing a representation and romance.

By Alanna Clair and Shari L. Klevens

6 minute read

March 12, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Many attorneys have some sort of personal relationships with their clients. Many consider their clients to be good or even close friends. Others may…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

March 12, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Independent counsel operating with no interest in the transaction allows the client to benefit from professional judgment free from conflict—and adds to the likelihood that the agreement will pass muster in the future.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

March 07, 2018 | The Recorder

Litigation is often contentious by its very nature. But perhaps no aspect of litigation is more contentious than a deposition. While the parties and their counsel typically understand that a certain level of decorum must be maintained in the courtroom, some attorneys believe that anything goes when it comes to depositions.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 27, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

It is not uncommon for clients to request a copy of their file from their attorneys. Sometimes, the situation in which such a request is made is a…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 26, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Many legal malpractice complaints allege serious errors or breaches in judgment by attorneys. However, legal malpractice cases are unique because liability does not automatically attach, even if an attorney committed an error or violated his ethical obligation.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 20, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Most partners to a law firm partnership expect that all members share risk equally. In fact, this shared risk and protection of personal assets is,…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read