Samuel C Stretton

March 15, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I saw an article recently about competency and the need for lawyers to become proficient on electronic discovery or else face disciplinary rule violations. I am an older lawyer. What should I do?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

March 08, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I received a letter from the Office of Disciplinary Counsel about a client. Can I meet with the client or should I have no further contact since there is a disciplinary investigation? Further, if I can meet with the client, can I resolve the issues and have the client withdraw the disciplinary complaint

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

March 01, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am being conflicted out of a personal injury case. I have requested the client go to a good friend of mine who is an excellent lawyer to represent him in the personal injury case. May that lawyer pay me a one-third referral fee, assuming the client does not object?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

February 22, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a judicial officer and heard argument and evidence from parties. Besides my law clerks and judicial staff, can I talk to other persons or go on the internet to review information that may be pertinent?

By Samuel C. Stretton

12 minute read

February 15, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am an attorney whose client became upset with me because I did not respond to a LinkedIn message in a timely fashion. I rarely go on LinkedIn. What are my communication obligations with social media?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

February 08, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I represent a general partnership and have done so for several years. Is there anything that prevents me from suing one of the partners on an unrelated matter involving another client of mine?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

February 01, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

What is one of the more recent issues that are raising concerns with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel in terms of attorneys?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

January 25, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a newly elected judicial officer. What is the most important aspect of consideration in being a judge?

By Samuel C. Stretton

16 minute read

January 18, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I saw that the new district attorney in Philadelphia has listed abolishing cash bail as one of his goals. I have also seen other reports. How will this affect lawyers?

By Samuel C. Stretton

11 minute read

January 11, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a young lawyer and I want to start using credit cards since I am having difficulty getting clients to pay me. Are there any rules or regulations about using credit cards by an attorney?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read