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Shari Klevens

Shari Klevens

April 17, 2018 | The Recorder

Don't Play Fast and Loose With the Facts in Court

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

Strategies for Collecting Fees from Clients

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

March 27, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Mitigating Risk in a Shared Office Space

Attorneys are increasingly joining their fellow professionals in the shared office space realm. Often referred to as a co-working space, this relatively…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

March 21, 2018 | The Recorder

Standing Up to Attorney Substance Abuse

While many lawyers are perfectionists in their practice, success in the practice of law can come at the expense of attorneys' own well-being.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

March 12, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

The Interplay of Ethical Rules and Attorney-Client Intimate Relationships

Many attorneys have some sort of personal relationships with their clients. Many consider their clients to be good or even close friends. Others may…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

March 07, 2018 | The Recorder

Maintain Civility in Depositions

Litigation is often contentious by its very nature. But perhaps no aspect of litigation is more contentious than a deposition. While the parties and their counsel typically understand that a certain level of decorum must be maintained in the courtroom, some attorneys believe that anything goes when it comes to depositions.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 27, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Considerations for Attorney Work Product in the Client File

It is not uncommon for clients to request a copy of their file from their attorneys. Sometimes, the situation in which such a request is made is a…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 21, 2018 | The Recorder

Conflicts 101: Identifying and Handling Conflicts

By combining a knowledge of the legal requirements with practical considerations, attorneys can help ensure that they don't get into hot water over conflicts issues.

By Alanna G. Clair and Shari Klevens

6 minute read

February 20, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Protecting Innocent Partners in the Law Firm

Most partners to a law firm partnership expect that all members share risk equally. In fact, this shared risk and protection of personal assets is,…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 01, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Beware the Risks of Corporate Service

Board service comes with some potential risks that, if not adequately addressed, can result in severe consequences for the attorney, the attorney's firm, and/or the organization.

By Alanna Clair and Shari Klevens

6 minute read