Samuel C Stretton

September 16, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am considering running for judicial office in Pennsylvania in 2015. Under the new Code of Judicial Conduct, what can I say or not say during the judicial campaign?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

September 09, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

Is it permissible for a Pennsylvania lawyer to represent people in Delaware if the lawyer has local counsel or an office with a Delaware lawyer in it?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

September 02, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

What are the responsibilities of a judicial officer to report another judge or lawyer for professional misconduct?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

August 26, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

In an electronic closing, the standard jury trial is flashed before the jurors exactly as the judge charges. All exhibits, particularly photos or videos, are displayed to the jury. The lawyer's comments are written and published to the jury. The lawyer speaks them, but many times is looking at a computer when doing so.

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

August 19, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

A client came to my office on a domestic case and we met for an hour. The client then chose to hire someone else. Can my firm represent the spouse of that client?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

August 12, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

If a party is on the witness stand, can the attorney who presents the witness speak to the witness when he or she begins cross-examination?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

August 05, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

I tried a jury trial recently and it is clear the judge radically disagreed with the jury's decision based on the judge's demeanor and comments. Is that a violation of the Code of Judicial Conduct?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

July 29, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

Can judges provide letters of reference for clerks under the new Code of Conduct?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

July 22, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a district judge who also has a law practice. Can I still continue to serve as an executor?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

July 15, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

It seems that more and more disqualification motions are being filed against lawyers as part of litigation strategy or tactics. Is there a problem, and why is this occurring? Should there be a better system to evaluate these disqualification motions?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read