Samuel C Stretton

February 28, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a young attorney and I don't understand the difference between the confidentiality rules and the Attorney-Client Privilege Rules and the Work Product Doctrine. What is the difference?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

February 21, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Where can I find the record-keeping requirements for my escrow account?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

February 14, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Can a graduate from law school who is not a citizen—and who is not here legally—be admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania assuming all other aspects of their character are good?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

February 07, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I read your column on how to address a judge. How does one address a judge who has been removed from their judicial office due to a suspension or removal by the Court of Judicial Discipline?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

January 31, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Is there set discipline for certain types of attorney misconduct?

By Samuel C. Stretton

12 minute read

January 24, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a young lawyer. What are some of the do's and don'ts in the courtroom setting?

By Samuel C. Stretton

15 minute read

January 17, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I made a mistake in a case and missed a deadline. I wish to resolve the matter in a fair fashion with the client. The case is worth about $8,000 and I am would like to meet with the client and offer the client $8,000 to resolve he matter and sign a release so I am released from liability. Can I do this?

By Samuel C. Stretton

6 minute read

January 10, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

I want to include a retired judge, with his permission, on a fundraising committee for my upcoming political race. Can I refer to the person as judge or can I refer to them as The Honorable?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

January 03, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

A nonlawyer who is an accountant with an active business has advised me he will refer me clients who have either criminal or civil matters before the district judge. He will then pay me a fee. Is this ethical?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

December 27, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I represent a corporation and disagree with certain decisions of the president of the corporation. What obligation do I have to go to the corporation's board?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read