Samuel C Stretton

July 18, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

What rules would you recommend to change to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court where attorneys are involved?

By Samuel C. Stretton

12 minute read

July 11, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Obviously, one should be very cautious and hesitant in objecting to a judge who is asking questions. On the other hand, one has to protect the record and properly represent their client.

By Samuel C. Stretton

12 minute read

July 03, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am confused about the conflict of interest rules. When can I represent another client when it involves the interest of a former client?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

June 27, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Unbeknownst to me, my client consulted with another firm on his personal injury case. I received a letter from the client that I am discharged and the new lawyer is taking over. How do I resolve the fee situation for the fees and costs the client owes me for my time?

By Samuel C. Stretton

12 minute read

June 20, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I work for a firm where the partners are attorneys in their late 60s and early 70s—and rarely come in. But they do have a caseload and have their paralegals handling it unless it has to go to litigation. Then the files are assigned to the firm's associates. Can the partner do this or is their conduct unethical?

By Samuel C. Stretton

11 minute read

June 13, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I read your article about police officers at preliminary hearings acting as attorneys for the commonwealth. I thought the Rules of Criminal Procedure allowed that?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

June 06, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am aware of how strict in Pennsylvania the Attorney General's Office, courts and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel are concerning the unauthorized practice of law such as by paralegals, lawyers who are on inactive status or volunteers who appear at District Justice hearings and attempt to act as the lawyer for their mother or father. That being the case, why are police officers in many of the counties allowed to act as lawyers for the commonwealth at preliminary hearings and summary trials?

By Samuel C. Stretton

14 minute read

May 30, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I obtained a list of persons who filed divorce cases and PFAs and I send letters of solicitation asking the person to retain my legal services. Is there anything wrong with that?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

May 23, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

What was attorney discipline like prior to the creation of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel and the Disciplinary Board?

By Samuel C. Stretton

15 minute read

May 16, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

What is wrong with the legal profession? So many young lawyers seem unhappy or not satisfied.

By Samuel C. Stretton

13 minute read