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J Randolph Evans And Shari L Klevens

J Randolph Evans And Shari L Klevens

November 30, 2015 | Daily Report Online

Turning Conflicts Checks from a 'No' to a 'Yes'

Managing conflicts of interest is an integral part of law firm practice. Yet attorneys often dread the conflicts review process because they believe they might have to turn down new business rather than accept new clients, if any conflicts are revealed.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

7 minute read

November 30, 2015 | Daily Report Online

Turning Conflicts Checks from a 'No' to a 'Yes'

Managing conflicts of interest is an integral part of law firm practice. Yet attorneys often dread the conflicts review process because they believe they might have to turn down new business rather than accept new clients, if any conflicts are revealed.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

7 minute read

November 16, 2015 | Daily Report Online

What to Do If the FBI Comes Knocking

Imagine this scenario: An agent of the FBI or another governmental agency comes to an attorney's office, either by appointment or unannounced. The agent asks questions about one of the attorney's clients who is not subject to a formal governmental investigation. The agent asks about the client's business, relationships or dealings. Or perhaps the agent asks to see the client's financial documents or even client files.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

6 minute read

November 02, 2015 | Daily Report Online

Who Can Sue an Attorney, and How to Stop Them

Not just anyone can sue an attorney when an alleged mistake has been made. An attorney's liability is limited to the class of people to whom the attorney owes a legal duty to exercise ordinary care, skill and diligence in the performance of professional services.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

7 minute read

November 02, 2015 | Daily Report Online

Who Can Sue an Attorney, and How to Stop Them

Not just anyone can sue an attorney when an alleged mistake has been made. An attorney's liability is limited to the class of people to whom the attorney owes a legal duty to exercise ordinary care, skill and diligence in the performance of professional services.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

7 minute read

October 05, 2015 | Daily Report Online

What to Do When Computer Hackers Steal Client Funds

Have you seen this from someone that no one at the firm has ever heard of? "Legal representation based on breach of sale contract. I wait to hear from you if your firm take on sure case. Just click this link for more information about the case and the rates we will pay! Kind Regards, Iam ScamArtist."

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

7 minute read

October 04, 2015 | Daily Report Online

What to Do When Computer Hackers Steal Client Funds

Have you seen this from someone that no one at the firm has ever heard of? "Legal representation based on breach of sale contract. I wait to hear from you if your firm take on sure case. Just click this link for more information about the case and the rates we will pay! Kind Regards, Iam ScamArtist."

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

7 minute read

September 21, 2015 | Daily Report Online

Joint Defense and Common Interest Agreements: What's the Difference?

Transactions, litigation and business disputes often involve multiple clients with aligned interests but with different attorneys. Many times, clients and their counsel want to communicate with other clients and counsel without risking a waiver of any applicable privileges or immunities.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

7 minute read

September 21, 2015 | Daily Report Online

Joint Defense and Common Interest Agreements: What's the Difference?

Transactions, litigation and business disputes often involve multiple clients with aligned interests but with different attorneys. Many times, clients and their counsel want to communicate with other clients and counsel without risking a waiver of any applicable privileges or immunities.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

7 minute read

September 03, 2015 | Daily Report Online

Debt Collection Lawyers Beware, FDCPA Applies to Litigation Activity

Attorneys can be liable under the Federal Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) for work in court.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

7 minute read