J Randolph Evans And Shari L Klevens

September 03, 2015 | Daily Report Online

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

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

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August 24, 2015 | Daily Report Online

It is well-settled law that attorneys can only be responsible—and potentially liable—to their clients for errors or issues arising out of a representation. This simple premise is invaluable for risk-avoidance issues, in that attorneys typically only ever have to defend a claim for malpractice or breach of fiduciary duty by a client.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

7 minute read

August 24, 2015 | Daily Report Online

It is well-settled law that attorneys can only be responsible—and potentially liable—to their clients for errors or issues arising out of a representation. This simple premise is invaluable for risk-avoidance issues, in that attorneys typically only ever have to defend a claim for malpractice or breach of fiduciary duty by a client.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

7 minute read

August 10, 2015 | Daily Report Online

Freedom to contract is an important right. Businesses and individuals in the United States are free to enter into contracts as long as those contracts do not violate any laws or public policy. The attorney-client relationship, however, is unique.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

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August 10, 2015 | Daily Report Online

Freedom to contract is an important right. Businesses and individuals in the United States are free to enter into contracts as long as those contracts do not violate any laws or public policy. The attorney-client relationship, however, is unique.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

7 minute read

July 27, 2015 | Daily Report Online

The latest data are out regarding the frequency and severity of legal malpractice claims submitted to insurers last year, and the news is generally good.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

7 minute read

July 27, 2015 | Daily Report Online

The latest data are out regarding the frequency and severity of legal malpractice claims submitted to insurers last year, and the news is generally good.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

7 minute read

July 16, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

There are unique risks involved in using contract attorneys; here are some suggestions for addressing them.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

6 minute read

July 16, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

There are unique risks involved in using contract attorneys; here are some suggestions for addressing them.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

6 minute read

July 13, 2015 | Daily Report Online

Our previous article, "Some Risks to Consider When Hiring a Contract Attorney" (Daily Report, June 16, 2015), discussed some of the rewards and risks of using contract attorneys.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

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