Shari L Klevens

April 06, 2020 | Daily Report Online

The years following the 2008/2009 financial crisis led to a large uptick in claims against attorneys, and attorneys should be aware similar situations could occur in the COVID-19 crisis. Clients who lose money, opportunities, or deals may look to blame others to recover their losses, even where no fault actually lies with their attorney. For example, clients in real estate transactions and other financial services brought a number of claims in the years after the 2008 crash against lawyers, realtors, and financial institutions. Clients in the COVID-19 environment may similarly take the position that their attorneys were "guarantors" of specific outcomes for their clients, even though the law does not hold lawyers to such a standard.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

March 18, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Law firms have additional considerations beyond the typical business or employer.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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March 09, 2020 | Daily Report Online

It is becoming more common for attorneys to invest financially in their clients, but there can be restrictions.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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February 24, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Regardless of when the settlement occurs, the terms of a settlement can lead to ramifications long after the case is dismissed.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

7 minute read

February 10, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Remember to protect your clients' secrets in these and other public spaces.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 04, 2020 | The Recorder

Rather than wait for a problem to arise, it is helpful to periodically monitor the marketplace and to make upgrades as necessary to meet the challenges of an ever-changing environment, which includes changing ethical rules and legal authority regarding technology and the practice of law.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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January 27, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Lawyers are likely prohibited from disclosing their clients' potential crimes that will not result in serious bodily harm or financial harm.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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January 13, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Consider these issues to maintain privilege and confidentiality during international travel.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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January 07, 2020 | The Recorder

Most attorneys are aware of their obligation to protect the attorney-client privilege, including the goal of avoiding of possible waiver resulting from the disclosure of privileged documents to third parties.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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December 30, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Santa knows when you've been professional and when you haven't.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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