Samuel C Stretton
April 05, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
Lawyers Cannot Allow a Client to Use False NameI represent a client in a criminal case. The client gave the police the wrong name and the police haven't picked that up. I know the client's correct name and he's told me his correct name. We have a hearing coming up. Do I have an obligation to correct the record and give his correct name?
By Samuel C. Stretton
18 minute read
March 27, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
State Supreme Court Should Champion Court-Appointed Indigent Defense CounselI am hearing rumors that the Philadelphia court-appointed indigent criminal defense system has reduced payment to lawyers representing indigent defendants. Is that correct?
By Samuel C. Stretton
15 minute read
March 22, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
Lack of Uniformity in Electronic Filing in County Courts a Major IssueWhat can be done about the status of electronic filing in Pennsylvania since every county is different and confusing?
By Samuel C. Stretton
15 minute read
March 11, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
Client Security Fund: Important, But Some Changes NeededI have been consulted by a client who contends a lawyer has misused certain funds. I want to make a claim with the Client Security Fund. Can I charge the person a fee?
By Samuel C. Stretton
11 minute read
March 05, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
Being Designated 'of Counsel' at a Law Firm Has Its DownsidesA friend of mine who is a lawyer wishes to be of counsel to my law firm. Is there any rule or prohibition about doing that?
By Samuel C. Stretton
6 minute read
February 26, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
Bar Needs to Reconsider Allowing Legal Services Provided by NonlawyersI am concerned about the American Bar Association's House of Delegates endorsement of a policy for allowing non-traditional legal services by nonlawyers. What can be done?
By Samuel C. Stretton
10 minute read
February 23, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
Reforms Needed to Change Perception of Pennsylvania JudgesWhat can be done to change the negative perception of judges in Pennsylvania?
By Samuel C. Stretton
14 minute read
February 16, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
Judicial Institution Could Be Tarnished If Judges Appeared as Character WitnessesI have a client who is facing professional disciplinary sanctions and wishes to have a number of judges appear as character witnesses. What steps do I have to take to have judges appear?
By Samuel C. Stretton
8 minute read
February 06, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
Proposed Rule Over Lawyer Harassment, Discriminatory Conduct Needs to Be ReconsideredI heard there may be a change to the Rules of Professional Conduct to allow discipline for a lawyer who engages in any workplace harassing or discriminatory conduct. Is that correct?
By Samuel C. Stretton
8 minute read
January 30, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
Modern World Has Made Practicing Law Less and Less Desirable.I am a young lawyer, but I find the practice of law extremely demanding and a 24/7 commitment. I want to be a lawyer, but I don't want to live this kind of life. How can I change?
By Samuel C. Stretton
13 minute read
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