Samuel C Stretton

July 01, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

I noticed recently that some judges have become aggressive in trying to get a plea agreement in a criminal case or a settlement in a civil case. What is the limit on their role?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

June 24, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a young lawyer. I met with a client at their home and they signed a document. The next morning, I took it to the law office notary to have her notarize it. Did I do anything wrong?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

June 17, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

I was looking at the Rule of Professional Conduct Rule 1.6, the confidentiality rule, and I am curious if my fee letter with a client is confidential and within the privilege. Is it?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

June 10, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

I work as an attorney for a nonprofit corporation. The nonprofit corporation is headed by nonlawyers. I am paid a salary to represent persons facing immigration issues and persons facing Family Court issues. What are my duties and what are my issues of confidentiality?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

June 03, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

My client, as part of a fee, gave me jewelry and some personal property to hold as security for the fee in his criminal case. How should I maintain these matters?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

May 27, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

A judge has referred me a good personal injury case. I am a friend of the judge. Can I pay the judge a referral fee?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

May 20, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a young lawyer and I have heard that there were customs or traditions that are no longer followed. What are some of the customs and traditions in year's past for members of the bar?

By Samuel C. Stretton

15 minute read

May 13, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am having great difficulty researching Disciplinary Board decisions on the Disciplinary Board website. Is there another way to research these decisions?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

May 06, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am running for the Common Pleas Court in the upcoming election. I know several lawyers who will write very negative comments about my opponent, which can be published on my election website. Is there any consequence to doing this?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

April 29, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Can a lawyer waive the attorney-client privilege on behalf of the client?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read