Samuel C Stretton

February 13, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

What would be the consequences if I illegally intercepted or improperly obtained copies of a confidential memo of opposing counsel that contained attorney-client and work product information? Can I use this information?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

February 06, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

As a lawyer, I had a 20% share interest in a real estate business. I now have been elected judge. Do I have to get rid of that investment?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

January 30, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

I have been watching the impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate. Is it being well tried?

By Samuel C. Stretton

11 minute read

January 23, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

I read in the Legal Intelligencer that the Disciplinary Board is doing public reprimands in Common Pleas courtrooms and advertising them. What is the purpose of this?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

January 16, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

I was privately retained in a criminal case and tried it and was unsuccessful. The client did not hire me for the appeal. The client has not yet retained new counsel and filed a pro se appeal. Do I have any further obligations?

By Samuel C. Stretton

13 minute read

January 09, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am an elected judge. Some close friends of mine and family members have given me gifts. Do I have to report them?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

January 02, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

I had a civil rights case that was very time consuming and difficult. I achieved a good result where the client is getting approximately $30,000. My fee award was in the $200,000 range. The court approved it. My question is, can I share some of my fee with the client?

By Samuel C. Stretton

12 minute read

December 26, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Can I have my secretary or nonlawyer be a signer on a check from my escrow account and my operating account?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

December 19, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I practice immigration law solely. I am licensed in federal court, but do not have a Pennsylvania law license. I have a law office near the federal courthouse and I do immigration matters regularly in immigration court and when appeals if necessary, in federal court. Am I allowed to have a Pennsylvania office?

By Samuel C. Stretton

11 minute read

December 12, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am leaving a law firm, but in my employment contract, I have a 45-day period where I have agreed to remain with the firm. Do I have to wait to notify the clients until the 45-day period is up and what are my obligations to future clients who should come in during that time period?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read