Samuel C Stretton

September 24, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a lawyer who does a fair amount of domestic work and civil litigation. I am finding I dislike it due to the rudeness and lack of courtesy of opposing lawyers. Am I being too thin-skinned?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

September 17, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a judicial officer and I am one of several beneficiaries of a trust. Do I have to report this?

By Samuel C. Stretton

11 minute read

September 03, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a young attorney and I want to really help my clients and do everything right. It seems like I spend endless hours correcting and re-correcting briefs and letters. Can I charge a client for that kind of work?

By Samuel C. Stretton

12 minute read

August 27, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

What is a Webex or Zoom hearing or trial like?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

August 20, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Can a lawyer be disciplined for conduct when he is not acting as a lawyer? For instance, if something happens on vacation?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

August 13, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

I represent a law firm where one of the lawyers was discovered diverting cases and fees. The law firm has asked me to report this to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. I had represented the lawyer who diverted the fees for a number of years ago. The present case has nothing to do with my prior representation of that lawyer long ago. Is there any ethical rule that prohibits me from reporting a former client?

By Samuel C. Stretton

11 minute read

August 06, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a young lawyer. What ever happened to collegiality among lawyers?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

July 30, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

In a small county, the judge and the district attorney have been good friends for many years. Is it OK for them still to take vacations and socialize together?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

July 24, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

The sterile use of computers or Zoom cannot replace the need for in-person contact and in-person relationships.

By Samuel C. Stretton

14 minute read

July 16, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am the attorney for a corporation. One of the directors asked me to represent him in his personal business matters. Can I do so?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read