Samuel C Stretton

November 16, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

There have been discussions that the Judicial Conduct Board did not do their job in recent investigations involving judges' emails. Changes have been suggested. Are they warranted?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

November 10, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Some of my colleagues spend lots of time preparing witnesses for trial. I am, to some extent, bothered by that. Is it ethical?

By Samuel C. Stretton

6 minute read

November 09, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Some of my colleagues spend lots of time preparing witnesses for trial. I am, to some extent, bothered by that. Is it ethical?

By Samuel C. Stretton

6 minute read

November 03, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

What are areas of concern regarding character and fitness that future and present law students should be aware of in terms of admission to the bar in Pennsylvania?

By BY Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

November 02, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

What are areas of concern regarding character and fitness that future and present law students should be aware of in terms of admission to the bar in Pennsylvania?

By BY Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

October 13, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Obviously, the attorney-client privilege, which is well established in both the common law, by Pennsylvania statute, and also by Rule of Professional Conduct 1.6, is really a sacred obligation of every attorney to uphold. The attorney-client privilege is one of the most important aspects of representing a client

By BY Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

October 06, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

What happens after a lawyer is discharged is always somewhat messy. It is further complicated because usually there are bad feelings on both sides. The lawyer feels wronged and the client feels that the lawyer didn't do his or her job. Previous articles have been written on this subject, but the question continues to be asked regularly.

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

September 29, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am running for a judicial office and I want to enhance fundraising for the campaign by having raffles and auctions at campaign rallies. Can I do that?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

September 28, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am running for a judicial office and I want to enhance fundraising for the campaign by having raffles and auctions at campaign rallies. Can I do that?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

September 22, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a young lawyer and a sole practitioner and have a growing practice. I have handled many domestic cases. At times, I have gone out to have a drink or dinner with a client. Is there anything wrong with that?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read