Shari Klevens

July 31, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Lawyers often complain about the business side of running a law practice, particularly when it comes to issuing invoices and collecting fees. Some…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

July 18, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

The modern law practice has provided an opportunity for many attorneys to expand or experiment with niche practices across multiple jurisdictions.…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

1 minute read

July 17, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

When Company A acquires Company B, in many cases it will also come to share in the attorney-client privilege formerly belonging to Company B. This…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

1 minute read

June 18, 2018 | Legaltech News

Information that is protected as 'confidential' is generally broader than what is considered “privileged.” As confirmed by the opinion, confidential information can include the client's identity.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair, Dentons

6 minute read

June 05, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Defending a deposition can be challenging, especially when opposing counsel engages in misconduct or otherwise attempts to circumvent the rules. The…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

1 minute read

May 21, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Many firms have an in-house attorney or even a general counsel dedicated to managing risk for the firm and protecting the firm's legal interests.…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

May 08, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Although lawyers regularly conduct investigations into clients' affairs and provide evaluations to their clients, their audience for such work is…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

April 24, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

The decision to end a representation entails a number of considerations, including both practical and ethical concerns. Depending on the nature and duration…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

April 17, 2018 | The Recorder

Attorneys can sometimes (intentionally or not) make statements that are not entirely accurate. A recent decision reminds us that the consequences of a misstatement to a judge are potentially severe.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

April 10, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Collecting legal fees can be just as important to a law firm's success as effectively handling client representations. Although attorneys spend years…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read