Samuel C Stretton

August 14, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer

I represented a client and did a pretty good job for that person. I was paid in full. Six months later, after the representation was concluded, the client asked me for the file. I told the client I would provide the file, but only if the client would pay the copying costs. Do I have to provide the file and do I have to pay for it?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

May 07, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a lawyer who does a lot of court-appointed work and it is a substantial part of my law practice. I see there may be cuts in federal court-appointed payments and/or delays because of budgetary issues based on what is known as the sequester statute.

By Samuel C. Stretton

11 minute read

January 03, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am an attorney and I bill at an hourly rate of $250 an hour. As part of my bill, can I also include the time for my secretaries for typing, copying documents, etc.?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

May 15, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer

I saw in one of the Disciplinary Board's newsletters that more disciplinary action is taken against lawyers with 20 or more years at the bar than new lawyers. Why is that?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

November 02, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer

A lawyer in a civil rights case may petition for fees and use a contingent fee agreement

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

July 16, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am an attorney in a small firm and a client is discharging me in a case in litigation. When do I have to turn over the file to the new attorney and how do I protect my outstanding legal fees? Further, if the client asked me to return the file, can I withhold the file until outstanding legal fees are paid?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

October 01, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer

What is the best way for a young lawyer to really learn the Rules of Professional Conduct and his or her ethical responsibilities?

By Samuel C. Stretton

5 minute read

November 01, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

Is the legal profession still mainly a profession, or is it purely a business?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

July 09, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a young lawyer involved in somewhat significant litigation. The opposing lawyer, who is very experienced, constantly files motions criticizing me and alleging bad conduct. How do I react to this?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

March 20, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer

What is the current status of legal advertising in Pennsylvania? I had heard there were proposed changes, but haven't seen anything.

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read