Samuel C Stretton

March 23, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

I heard a judge was disciplined for voting for his endorsement during the party committee vote procedures, and then not resigning his committee position until he filed the nomination petitions? It does not seem like the judge did anything wrong. What is the story?

By Samuel C. Stretton

12 minute read

March 16, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

I saw an article recently where there are suggestions that the term "Your Honor" should no longer be used in courts because it is a term used for aristocrats, and therefore unsuited for democracy. Do you agree?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

March 09, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

I was admitted pro hac vice to try a case in another state. There is now a disciplinary complaint made against me due to an issue occurring during the trial. Since I am a Pennsylvania lawyer, would Pennsylvania have jurisdiction over my disciplinary complaint?

By Samuel C. Stretton

14 minute read

March 02, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

How many times should I visit or speak with a criminal defendant before trial or a plea?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

February 23, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

What is going on with the practice of law? Everyone seems depressed or stressed out.

By Samuel C. Stretton

13 minute read

February 16, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

I saw an article about the American Bar Association and some states wanting to modify Rule 1.8 of the Rules of Professional Conduct to allow advancing funds to indigent clients. Do you have any concerns about that change?

By Samuel C. Stretton

11 minute read

February 09, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Is a judge able to testify at a trial for a family member or as a character witness for a family member?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

February 02, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

I have heard in ethics seminars about qualified and nonqualified funds. I am not sure what they mean. Can you tell me?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

January 26, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

I read a lot about lawyer burnout and lawyers being dissatisfied. What is the biggest problem?

By Samuel C. Stretton

13 minute read

January 19, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

I represent an executor in an estate and I have discovered illegal activity by the executor involving the estate. Do I have a mandatory duty to tell the beneficiaries?

By Samuel C. Stretton

6 minute read