Shari Klevens And Randy Evans
September 12, 2017 | Texas Lawyer
Misstatements in Court and Their AftermathEveryone makes mistakes, but when attorneys misstate facts in court the ramifications may be serious for themselves, their clients and their firms.
By Shari Klevens and Randy Evans
11 minute read
August 31, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune
You Made a Mistake—Now What?Most attorneys instinctually try to fix a mistake. If the problem can't be fixed, the temptation is to either ignore it in hopes that it just goes away, or worse yet, fall on the sword for something that may not even constitute a recoverable claim for malpractice.
By Shari Klevens and Randy Evans
6 minute read
August 29, 2017 | Texas Lawyer
You Made a Mistake – Now What?Sooner or later, every lawyer makes a mistake.
By Shari Klevens and Randy Evans
6 minute read
August 04, 2017 | Texas Lawyer
Engagement Letters, Laying the Groundwork for Client RelationshipsEngagement letters may be viewed as merely administrative items, which sometimes results in attorneys giving them little thought.
By Shari Klevens and Randy Evans
14 minute read
July 19, 2017 | Texas Lawyer
What Every Replacement Counsel Should KnowAttorney-client relationships, like most relationships, can be good or bad. Sometimes they begin well, but circumstances can change rapidly, right in the middle of a case.
By Shari Klevens and Randy Evans
6 minute read
June 21, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Tensions Between Government Investigations and Attorney-Client ConfidentialityWhat would you do if the FBI, or some other government agency, came knocking on your door asking questions about a client who is of interest, but not yet the subject of a formal investigation? Do you disclose details of your client's business? Do you show them financial documents and legal files?
By SHARI KLEVENS and RANDY EVANS, Dentons
11 minute read
June 06, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Guarding Against Misconduct, Mistakes and Ethical ViolationsLaw firms cannot be expected to micromanage employees, and instead they rely on attorneys and staff members to perform their duties in a legal or ethical manner. However, while firms may be confident that employees will conform their behavior to applicable standards, there are inevitably times when even those most outwardly competent employees may conduct themselves with less-than-perfect ethics or otherwise make a mistake.
By SHARI KLEVENS AND RANDY EVANS
11 minute read
May 30, 2017 | Legaltech News
What to Do if a Computer Hacker Breaches Your Firm Trust AccountWhat happens when a cybersecurity event implicates a firm trust account? Are lawyers liable when a computer hacker steals client funds?
By Shari Klevens and Randy Evans, Dentons
11 minute read
May 30, 2017 | Texas Lawyer
What To Do If A Computer Hacker Breaches Your Trust AccountWhether you are aware of it or not, hackers might be attempting to access your computer every day. Attempted cyber attacks are becoming more common, and recent technological advances give them the potential to cause more damage, but they may start with something as simple as an email.
By Shari Klevens and Randy Evans
15 minute read
May 09, 2017 | Texas Lawyer
Joint Defense and Common Interest Agreements: The BasicsComplex litigation and multi-party negotiations may result in unique dynamics, with groups of parties aligned. Counsel in such cases should recognize the potential benefits of joint defense and common interest agreements.
By Shari Klevens and Randy Evans
13 minute read
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