Samuel C Stretton
November 04, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
Have an Employee Policy in Place for NonlawyersAs a younger lawyer, I am hiring my first paralegal and part-time secretary. What are my responsibilities?
By Samuel C. Stretton
14 minute read
October 27, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Attorney-Client Relationship Has Suffered in This Modern AgeWhat are some of the most distasteful issues you face as a practicing lawyer in this modern age?
By Samuel C. Stretton
18 minute read
October 20, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
It's Not in the Rules, But a Wise Lawyer Would Keep a Client's Files for Six YearsI am having a dispute with my law partner about how long to maintain a client's file. He said the Rules of Professional Conduct require five years. Do you have the answer?
By Samuel C. Stretton
12 minute read
October 13, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
Looking to Sit on the Bench? Get Some Experience FirstI see there are approximately 22 judicial openings in Philadelphia for the 2017 election process. A number of lawyers, and some with only a few years' experience, are speaking of running for the office. Are there any ethical prohibitions for a young lawyer or a lawyer with only limited experience?
By Samuel C. Stretton
24 minute read
October 06, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
Disciplinary Cases are Not Easily AccessibleI want to look up disciplinary cases on a particular subject. What is the best way to do this?
By Samuel C. Stretton
18 minute read
October 04, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
Admit Your Mistake and Advise Your Client of His Right to Independent CounselIt has come to my attention that on a case I handled for a client several years ago, I neglected to provide certain information. I want to correct this. My insurance carrier has advised me to never admit to the client that I made a mistake and to leave it alone. Can I do so?
By Samuel C. Stretton
14 minute read
September 22, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
Speaking to a Client During Cross-Examination Could Affect That Client's CredibilityMy client was in the middle of cross-examination in a criminal case when he asked to be able to speak to me. Am I allowed to talk to a client under those circumstances?
By Samuel C. Stretton
15 minute read
September 15, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
Attorney-Client Privilege Could Be at Risk When You Only Use Email to CommunicateI am a younger lawyer and so I do a great deal of my communication with my clients through email. I have heard people suggest that using email might not be privileged communication. Please give me your thoughts.
By Samuel C. Stretton
12 minute read
September 08, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
Look to the Past to Fully Participate in the PresentWhat are some of the most significant legal history dates in Pennsylvania?
By Samuel C. Stretton
28 minute read
September 01, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
It's Not a Good Idea to Get Too Close to Criminal DefendantsCan I counsel a client how not to be caught in criminal activity?
By Samuel C. Stretton
12 minute read
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