Samuel C Stretton

October 11, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I sued a corporation and I noted a manager/officer of the corporation no longer is employed. I wish to speak to that person about the facts of the underlying lawsuit I have brought against the corporation. Can I do so without violating Rule of Professional Conduct 4.2?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

October 04, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a young lawyer, but in my practice, it seems that many lawyers are intolerant and willing to amplify past transgressions by members of the bar even though they occurred a long time ago. What is happening to the profession of law?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

September 27, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

A friend of mine who is a lawyer had a fire in his law office and it destroyed a number of files. What are his ethical obligations under those type of circumstances?

By Samuel C. Stretton

11 minute read

September 20, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a young lawyer. What are some of the conflicts of interest that should be avoided under any circumstances?

By Samuel C. Stretton

11 minute read

September 13, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I notice a number of articles criticizing judges and their decisions. I've also noticed investigations concerning comments by judges. I am concerned about judicial independence. Should I be?

By Samuel C. Stretton

13 minute read

September 06, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am getting older. What steps, if any, should I take if I continue to practice law?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

August 30, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

You have written several articles about in-house counsel and the problems they face if they are not licensed in Pennsylvania. Is it still a problem in Pennsylvania?

By Samuel C. Stretton

14 minute read

August 23, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I referred a case to a lawyer in another state and he agreed to pay me a one-third referral fee. He now says he will not pay since his state does not allow paying referral fees, except for quantum meruit. Do I have any remedy?

By Samuel C. Stretton

6 minute read

August 16, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

With all the commentary about the U.S. Supreme Court nomination and lesser commentary about U.S. Courts of Appeal and Federal District Courts, what should be the standards for selecting a good jurist?

By Samuel C. Stretton

11 minute read

August 09, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am about to be sued and I don't have legal malpractice insurance. Will I have any problems because I don't have malpractice insurance?

By Samuel C. Stretton

6 minute read