Samuel C Stretton

May 09, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a senior lawyer and wish to stop practicing. Should I elect retired status? What do you advise?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

May 02, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I was in court the other day for argument before the judge on a legal issue. After opposing counsel finished his argument—but before I could start—the judge made a decision and ruled in my favor. But I am aware that there is case law on point argumentative. What obligation do I have, if any, to so advise the judge?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

April 25, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I had a several-day deposition when a ranking officer in the corporation who I represent was confronted with documents that appeared to be dated after the fact. Upon further review, there were serious questions as to the accuracy of the documents or whether there were fabrications. What are my responsibilities?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

April 18, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I represent a husband who has an ongoing domestic case for support and property issues with his wife. As part of trying to resolve those issues, a full and complete specific summary of his assets, bank accounts, etc. was given to his wife's attorney. His wife's attorney had another client who turns out to be suing the husband and attempting to execute on judgment.

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

April 11, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am confused about the role of special prosecutor investigating the president of the United States. I am also confused about the role of the various lawyers representing the president. What is the rule in law? Can the special prosecutor reveal information ethically?

By Samuel C. Stretton

11 minute read

April 04, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a partner of a lawyer who was elected to a district judgeship. He is maintaining his law practice with me. Can I practice before other district judges?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

March 28, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a judicial officer and I use the internet to communicate with friends. What is the bottom line on my use of the internet?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

March 21, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am an attorney who is retiring, but I am the executor on a number of estates. Can I remain in that capacity if I place myself on inactive status?

By Samuel C. Stretton

6 minute read

March 14, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

What are some of the basic things judicial candidates can do and not do during judicial campaigns?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

March 07, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a judicial officer and wish to hire as my secretary and as my law clerk two people whose families were very active in my judicial campaign. Can I do so?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read