Samuel C Stretton

August 10, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

I and some other lawyers have seen an uptick in complaints against ourselves and others. Is there something going on?

By Samuel C. Stretton

12 minute read

August 03, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am an attorney and a client has approached me about an issue, but I am not sure of the ethical ramifications. Can I call the Pennsylvania Bar Association's legal ethics committee hotline or would that violate my confidentiality requirements to the client?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

July 27, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Two lawyers were 50% partners in a law firm where one suddenly passed away. His wife has shipped firm files to another attorney and opened up an estate for the deceased lawyer. Can she do that?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

July 20, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

As a sitting judge, how do I control my courtroom if the Judicial Conduct Board will bring disciplinary charges against me for raising my voice or yelling when people act badly?

By Samuel C. Stretton

12 minute read

July 13, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

I am a lawyer who has been suspended for a number of years as a result of two felony convictions. One was for drug-related activity. Another one was for bringing contraband into a prison. Based on my suspension and convictions, what will I be allowed to do in the future?

By Samuel C. Stretton

7 minute read

July 06, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Is there a procedure to memorialize the careers of lawyers who have now passed away?

By Samuel C. Stretton

10 minute read

June 29, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

My practice has been growing and I want to know who can have signing powers on my IOLTA and other escrow accounts. Further, can a signature stamp be used?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

June 22, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

A judge has consulted with me. I am trying to see if there is any kind of program like ARD for judges in the judicial disciplinary system. Is there?

By Samuel C. Stretton

9 minute read

June 15, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

I have a very efficient office staff. May I have them meet with clients initially, have clients sign fee agreements, provide initial advice to the clients?

By Samuel C. Stretton

8 minute read

June 08, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

The attorney-client privilege was always considered one of the strongest privileges under the law, but this modern world has seen a certain sense of some people who are not carefully complying with the requirements of confidentiality. Why isn't something being done?

By Samuel C. Stretton

12 minute read