Samuel C Stretton

January 19, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Two separate clients of mine have a conflict. Both have orally consented to waive their consent to any conflict. I sent one a written consent waiver and the client has not signed it. Can I rely on the client's oral consent?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

January 13, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

I represented a nonprofit that referred a client to me. I received a substantial award for the client. May I give half of my legal fee to the nonprofit?

By Samuel C. Stretton

5 minute read

January 12, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

I represented a nonprofit that referred a client to me. I received a substantial award for the client. May I give half of my legal fee to the nonprofit?

By Samuel C. Stretton

5 minute read

January 06, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

I see great disparity among legal fees on matters where a small firm is representing someone as opposed to a large firm. When is a fee excessive?

By Samuel C. Stretton

6 minute read

January 05, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

I see great disparity among legal fees on matters where a small firm is representing someone as opposed to a large firm. When is a fee excessive?

By Samuel C. Stretton

6 minute read

December 30, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

In reviewing my escrow account, I noticed I am still holding a very small amount of money paid by a client many years ago as a legal retainer. The client dropped all contact with my office and I have tried numerous times but have been unable to contact him. What can I do with this money?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

December 23, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a judicial officer who is going to retire. I still have my judicial campaign committee open and there is still money in it. Once I retire, can I use that money to contribute to other judicial campaigns and political parties?

By Samuel C. Stretton

5 minute read

December 16, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

My client wants to utilize an alternative litigation financing organization while his case is pending. Although I have recommended against it, the client insists. What ethical issues are involved?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

December 09, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

Is it unethical for an appellate judge in an opinion to severely criticize a jury verdict, particularly suggesting the jury condoned misconduct?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

December 02, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am representing a client on a contingent fee personal injury case, which I believe will have a significant recovery. The client has been arrested in the interim in a criminal case. Can I agree to seek payment out of the recovery in the personal injury case for the criminal representation?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read