Samuel C Stretton

October 19, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

A lawyer friend of mine has an interesting case, but can no longer continue to finance it. Can I lend the money and get an interest in the case?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

October 12, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a young lawyer starting my own practice, but I am having great difficulty getting clients, or at least clients who can halfway pay. I have also tried to get involved in some civil litigation, but I cannot afford it. It is too expensive. Am I doing something wrong?

By Samuel C. Stretton

17 minute read

October 05, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

The rules have changed. You are permitted to record preliminary hearings.

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

September 28, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a young lawyer and I am attempting to work out a guilty plea in a criminal case. The assistant district attorney has threatened that if the client does not accept the plea, he will charge the client again with far more serious charges. Is that ethical?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

September 21, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

My law firm is in the process of dissolving. My firm is not going to purchase a malpractice insurance tail or extended reporting insurance coverage. Is that in violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct?

By Samuel C. Stretton

12 minute read

September 14, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am moving to another firm. My new firm has a client who is averse to a client in my former firm. I never worked on that case, but I did hear discussions and probably some confidential information. Would I be disqualified?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

September 07, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

As a young lawyer, I am going to be having my first jury trial soon. Are there some things I should or should not do involving a jury?

By Samuel C. Stretton

12 minute read

August 31, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

There have been so many articles about artificial intelligence and what law firms are doing, etc. Is it the future?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

August 24, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

I know that Rule 1.8(j) of the Rules of Professional Conduct prohibits a lawyer from having a sexual relationship with his or her client. If a lawyer flirts with his client, is that a violation of 1.8(j)?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

August 17, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

What is happening to the practice of law when respected, excellent law firms suddenly go out of business?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read