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Samuel C Stretton

Samuel C Stretton

October 26, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

Attorneys advising clients on federal laws and regulations should seek admission to the federal bar

Every lawyer who is admitted to practice in the state should also apply for admission to the federal court in their state for a couple of good reasons.

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

October 19, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

June 15, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

Changing the practice of law is the best check against judicial corruption

The Interbranch Commission on Juvenile Justice's released its report last month, offering a number of suggestions on how to revise the juvenile justice system and create better oversight for judicial actions.

By Samuel C. Stretton

12 minute read

August 24, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer

People who file attorney disciipline claims

People who file attorney discipline complaints are immune to civil action if they maintain confidentiality

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

May 10, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

August 23, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

A Proposal Would Empower the Disciplinary Board to Issue Public Reprimands Without Court Approval

A set of proposals to change the state Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement were published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin of Aug. 6. If adopted, these changes would create a whole new form of discipline in Pennsylvania.

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

September 14, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

Fee arrangements between clients and attorneys are not usually discoverable.

I am involved in civil litigation and the other side has requested, through discovery, the fee arrangement I have with my client. Can I ethically provide that?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

June 07, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

Prosecutors may not use detectives for unauthorized communication with a defendant who has counsel.

I represent a criminal defendant. Detectives from the district attorney's office went to his home to attempt to speak to him. I assume that is unethical, but is there an exception because the district attorney is involved?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

November 23, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer

Respect and collegiality from the bench go a long way toward making lawyers happy

Q: What do judges do that annoys lawyers?

By Samuel C. Stretton

11 minute read

February 15, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read