Samuel C Stretton
September 07, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer
Showing disgust has no place in a courtroom.At trial, my client's family told me opposing counsel was making facial expressions, such as rolling her eyes and shaking her head, during my opening statement and during questioning of witnesses. I did not see it. What should I do about it?
By Samuel C. Stretton
7 minute read
June 08, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer
Questions and Answers on Professional ResponsibilityCan a judicial officer receive a referral fee from an attorney?
By Samuel C. Stretton
8 minute read
May 04, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer
Advertising a lawyer's results can create unjustifiable expectations.I noted on television that some lawyers in my county are advertising their verdicts and settlements. Is this permissible? I always thought this would violate the Rules of Professional Conduct.
By Samuel C. Stretton
9 minute read
November 16, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer
Common rules of courtroom courtesy are key to a successful career as a litigator or appellate lawyerQ: I am just beginning to try cases. What issues seem to annoy trial judges the most?
By Samuel C. Stretton
12 minute read
October 12, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer
Attorneys must hold funds in escrow accounts until disputes are resolved.I am holding disputed funds in my escrow account. How long am I required to hold these funds if there is no action taken?
By Samuel C. Stretton
8 minute read
November 09, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer
The legal profession is heading toward multistate practice, and ethics rules are accommodating that trend.A firm without a Pennsylvania office is preparing deeds and other documents and mortgages for clients in the state. Is the firm prohibited from doing so by Rule 5.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct?
By Samuel C. Stretton
6 minute read
November 16, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer
Criticizing an opponent is unethical and often backfires.I have been practicing law for about 25 years. More and more, I am seeing attorneys attack the lawyer on the opposing side. Statements are made that the lawyer is not truthful or actually engaged in misconduct. It seems to be more common than it used to be. Is it ethical?
By Samuel C. Stretton
7 minute read
February 01, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer
Lawyers should avoid sweeping statements of innocence in remarks to the media on behalf of a clientQ: I have been retained by a criminal defendant in a case that has drawn media attention. May I give a public statement that my client is innocent?
By Samuel C. Stretton
6 minute read
December 28, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer
The concept of attorneys and service providers sharing fees is developing.As an estate lawyer and estate planner, I refer quite a bit of business to insurance brokers. Can they pay me some sort of referral fee?
By By Samuel C. Stretton
7 minute read
December 14, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer
Lawyers must be careful when using their own cases as teaching pointsI have been at seminars where lawyers, as part of their teaching, will discuss in some detail cases they have handled to get across a point to the audience. Is that ethical or does it violate the attorney-client privilege?
By Samuel C. Stretton
9 minute read
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