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Samuel C Stretton

Samuel C Stretton

June 08, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Judges Must Comply with Changes to the Code of Conduct

I am a judge and I have served in the past on the board of trustees of my church and acted as an executor for a family member. May I continue with these activities until they are completed?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

June 02, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

History is an Integral Part of the Legal Profession

In your articles, you often mention legal history and say understanding it is important for any lawyer. Why is it so important if a lawyer has clients and knows the law and is well prepared?

By Samuel C. Stretton

12 minute read

June 01, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

History is an Integral Part of the Legal Profession

In your articles, you often mention legal history and say understanding it is important for any lawyer. Why is it so important if a lawyer has clients and knows the law and is well prepared?

By Samuel C. Stretton

12 minute read

May 26, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Lawyers Must Be Attuned to 
the Amended Escrow Rules

I am a new lawyer and I am concerned about the amendments to the escrow and financial recordkeeping requirements for lawyers. Is there a bottom line that I have to comply with?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

May 25, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Lawyers Must Be Attuned to 
the Amended Escrow Rules

I am a new lawyer and I am concerned about the amendments to the escrow and financial recordkeeping requirements for lawyers. Is there a bottom line that I have to comply with?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

May 19, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Lawyers Cannot Allow Technology to Outpace Ethics

I often take my computer or tablet to a seminar or court. I get the password for the Internet. I obviously take notes, but I also check email during the seminar. Should I be doing this?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

May 18, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Lawyers Cannot Allow Technology to Outpace Ethics

I often take my computer or tablet to a seminar or court. I get the password for the Internet. I obviously take notes, but I also check email during the seminar. Should I be doing this?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

May 12, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Lawyers Should Appropriately Raise the 
Death-Penalty Moratorium in Voir Dire

I am assigned to try a capital murder trial. May I voir dire the jury on the moratorium issued by Gov. Tom Wolf on all capital cases?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

May 11, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Lawyers Should Appropriately Raise the 
Death-Penalty Moratorium in Voir Dire

I am assigned to try a capital murder trial. May I voir dire the jury on the moratorium issued by Gov. Tom Wolf on all capital cases?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

May 05, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Criminal Defense Lawyers Cannot Work Part-Time as District Attorneys

Can a lawyer who has a criminal defense practice serve as an assistant district attorney in a county?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read