Samuel C Stretton
June 11, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer
Questions & Answers on Professional ResponsibilityI am a lawyer with a master's degree in clinical psychology and I see clients in the same office where I have my law practice.
By Samuel C. Stretton
6 minute read
July 30, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer
Retainers require well-written fee agreementsI often hear discussion about retainers. How many different types of retainers are there?
By Samuel C. Stretton
7 minute read
November 23, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer
Respect and collegialityWhat do judges do that annoys lawyers?
By Samuel C. Stretton
11 minute read
March 06, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer
A district attorney's office must screen when an assistant district attorney's former client is being prosecutedA lawyer who has a private practice and represented a client in a high-profile case has now been hired by the local district attorney's office, which is prosecuting that case. Should the district attorney's office recuse itself?
By Samuel C. Stretton
7 minute read
April 05, 2012 | Legaltech News
The State of Legal Advertising in PennsylvaniaWhat is the current status of legal advertising in Pennsylvania? I had heard there were proposed changes, but haven't seen anything. Legal advertising in all formats, including electronic formats, has become a way of life. Whether they are old phone book ads, newspaper ads or web pages, ads come in all shapes and forms. Pennsylvania's key advertising rules are set forth in Rules of Professional Conduct 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3, and should be read by any lawyer who is involved in advertising. ... [MORE]
By Samuel C. Stretton
5 minute read
October 16, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer
A judge who writes a book on a nonlegal subject must still be careful about how the book is promotedI am a judicial officer writing a book on a nonlegal subject. What can I do to promote this book?
By Samuel C. Stretton
9 minute read
June 26, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer
Lawyers have a duty to keep settlement funds in escrow until liens and medical bills are paidMy client insists that I pay him the money out of a personal injury settlement and he will pay off whatever liens and doctors are owed money. Can I do so?
By Samuel C. Stretton
6 minute read
May 21, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer
Judicial candidates must protect the dignity of the office.I am running for judicial office. What should a candidate for judicial office not do?
By Samuel C. Stretton
7 minute read
October 11, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer
Maintaining files and giving clients copies is not quite as simple as it might seemA case of mine has been closed for over a year. The client now wants the file. Do I have to give the client everything? What may I retain?
By Samuel C. Stretton
7 minute read
October 15, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer
Questions & Answers on Professional ResponsibilityI am involved in civil litigation and it would be to my client's benefit to delay these matters as long as I can. For whatever reason, the opposing counsel is not being aggressive on the case. Is it ethical for me to use these delaying tactics or should I proceed?
By Samuel C. Stretton
7 minute read
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