Samuel C Stretton

August 02, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

There is nothing in the rules that requires a judge to explain every decision.As a relatively new judge, at times litigants—particularly some young…

By Samuel C. Stretton

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July 26, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a practicing lawyer and getting up in years. I wish to sell a portion of my law practice which involves civil and criminal litigation to a new partnership. But, I wish to continue to practice law and handle the wills and estates that I have been involved with over the time of my legal career. Can I do that?

By Samuel C. Stretton

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July 19, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a judicial officer and there have been several complaints made against me in my performance as a judge. Can judicial discipline affect my pension or can I resign and stop any proceedings?

By Samuel C. Stretton

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July 12, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

As a lawyer, I am getting very frustrated; clients seem to make complaints to the Disciplinary Board routinely even though there's nothing wrong. It makes the practice of law so unpleasant.

By Samuel C. Stretton

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July 05, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a suspended lawyer and want to work with a business or as a real estate agent. The Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement, Rule 217(j) prohibits me from being involved in law-related activity. Almost every job in business has some aspect of law. Where is the line drawn?

By Samuel C. Stretton

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June 28, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I have seen some of your past articles about the unauthorized practice of law, law-related activity, corporate counsel not licensed in Pennsylvania, etc. What is the bottom line?

By Samuel C. Stretton

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June 21, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

What was practicing law like 40 or 50 years ago? As a young lawyer, I find it miserable in this modern world with constant communication, emails, etc.

By Samuel C. Stretton

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June 14, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Is there a concern with judicial independence in Pennsylvania? I see articles constantly about problems with the judiciary because of elections. What has the organized bar done?

By Samuel C. Stretton

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June 07, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

As a lawyer, is it a defense to allegations of false statements or pleadings that I, as a lawyer, personally believe the statements?

By Samuel C. Stretton

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May 31, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I saw the proposed amendments to the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct, particularly Rule 8.4(g). This involves professional discipline for harassment or discrimination. Has this been adopted yet?

By Samuel C. Stretton

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