Samuel C Stretton

April 17, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer

I have a witness in a case who is not an expert witness, but who has to review records to prepare for his testimony. Can I pay this individual for his time in reviewing these documents, even though he is not an expert?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

November 13, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer

I work for a midsized law firm. In representing a client, an ethical issue arose about the firm's handling of the client's case. This firm has a lawyer the firm consults regularly on ethical issues. If I call this lawyer, do I have a duty to disclose this to the client?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

January 24, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer

I saw an article in the American Bar Association's magazine about law students using their Westlaw accounts to do research for law firms

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

December 27, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

You have written columns in the past about the importance of legal history. Who do you consider to be the greatest lawyer Pennsylvania has ever produced?

By Samuel C. Stretton

11 minute read

November 22, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

As a judicial officer, should I be on Facebook and Twitter and these other social media forums?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

February 12, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer

An associate in my law practice is leaving the firm. He is going to send letters to firm clients and I am going to send letters and give them a choice as to whether they want to remain with the firm or with the departing associate. Can I telephone the clients also?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

May 28, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer

I was reinstated to the practice of law in Pennsylvania by the state Supreme Court. Can I practice in federal court? What is the procedure for being reinstated in federal court?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

August 06, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer

I have served on the arbitration panel as the plaintiff's arbitrator. This was a three-member panel and one member was the neutral. Subsequently, the plaintiff has come to me to represent them on issues involving this matter. Can I do so?

By Samuel C. Stretton

5 minute read

August 31, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer

Neglect of clients is a growing area for attorney misconduct

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

July 10, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a young lawyer and I have heard the term "black robe disease." What does that mean?

By Samuel C. Stretton

12 minute read