Samuel C Stretton

April 07, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am an older lawyer and ready to retire. Recently, I have had a number of disciplinary problems. If I retire and stop practicing, will the Disciplinary Board lose jurisdiction over me?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

March 31, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

What does it mean for a lawyer to be a professional? I read the Rules of Ethics, but from a practical standpoint, is law not really a business?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

March 24, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

I see the Supreme Court rejected a Disciplinary Board recommendation that the attorney be reinstated without argument or a briefing schedule other than a rule to show cause. What is going on?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

March 17, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

As a district judge, can I incarcerate someone for nonpayment of the fines, costs, and/or not showing up for a hearing, or completing their agreement?

By Samuel C. Stretton

6 minute read

March 10, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

There have been discussions by members of the Disciplinary Board, the bar association, and lawyers who practice for the Office of Disciplinary Counsel about lawyers having a retirement plan in place for the transition of files if there is a death or disability. What is happening in that regard?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

March 03, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Over the years, my family and I have become very close to an elderly neighbor who lives two or three houses down. She really has no family and has adopted my family as her family. We have her over for Christmas, Easter, birthdays, etc. She has come to me to write her will and wants to leave her estate to me, and for me to be her executor. Can I write the will?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

February 24, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

How long has the attorney disciplinary system been in existence in Pennsylvania?

By Samuel C. Stretton

14 minute read

February 16, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

I have been contacted by my state representative to represent him in a challenge to his election opponent once the circulation period is finished. The challenge will not be brought by him, but brought by a registered voter in his district. Who do I represent?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

February 09, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a practicing attorney, but years ago, I was suspended for misconduct. I was reinstated. I, of course, changed. My opponents in litigation constantly point out to the trial judge my past disciplinary history. Is that ethical?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

February 03, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

I saw the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has created a new organization called the Judicial Ethics Advisory Board. What role is that organization going to play?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read