Alanna Clair

February 12, 2018 | Daily Report Online

An attorney's goal is to both protect against and limit the impact of the inadvertent disclosure of privileged materials. There are several ways that attorneys can accomplish that goal by addressing the risk before disclosure happens.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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February 06, 2018 | The Recorder

Here are some tips for attorneys to navigate the complex ethical issues when the government comes calling.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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February 01, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Board service comes with some potential risks that, if not adequately addressed, can result in severe consequences for the attorney, the attorney's firm, and/or the organization.

By Alanna Clair and Shari Klevens

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January 29, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

There are steps that law firms can take to ensure that both the attorney and the firm are protected while enjoying the benefits of the attorney's service on outside boards.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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January 29, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Associates may sometimes feel that they serve two masters: their law firms and their personal obligations under the Rules of Professional Conduct.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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January 17, 2018 | The Recorder

Unlike some other torts, the class of plaintiffs who can bring legal malpractice claims against attorneys is fairly limited. Generally speaking, legal malpractice claims can only be raised by a limited set of people to whom an attorney owes a legal duty to exercise ordinary care, skill and diligence in the performance of professional services.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

January 16, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

The start of a new year presents an ideal opportunity for attorneys to reflect on 2017 and to make plans for what might come in 2018. An important…

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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January 12, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Every practice must decide for itself the criteria for determining when it is time for an attorney to transition, based on the demands and realities of the particular practice.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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January 03, 2018 | FC&S Insurance

Receiving a legal-malpractice claim threatening potential litigation can be scary. While many attorneys take steps to avoid such claims, few have a plan…

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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January 02, 2018 | The Recorder

Like any other business, law firms sometimes fail. While the failures of large law firms are well-publicized, smaller law firms can be just as or even more susceptible to failure, as the unexpected departure of the firm's most profitable partner can be devastating to a small firm.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read