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Shari L Klevens

Shari L Klevens

May 24, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Watch Out for Gray Ethical Areas When Defending Your Client in Deposition

Prepare witnesses, properly and know the local rules on conferring with your client.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

May 24, 2019 | Litigation Daily

When Defending Your Client in a Deposition, Watch Out for Gray Ethical Areas

Prepare witnesses, properly and know the local rules on conferring with your client.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

May 13, 2019 | Daily Report Online

When Drafting Online Bio, Beware of Client Confidentiality and Advertising Rules

A 2018 opinion from the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility noted that “[l]awyers who blog or engage in other public commentary may not reveal information relating to a representation, including information contained in a public record, unless authorized by a provision of the Model Rules.”

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

7 minute read

April 15, 2019 | Daily Report Online

The Seven Deadly Sins of Lawyers, No. 6: Greed

Mid-representation changes in the amount or terms of a fee may be subject to heightened scrutiny.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

7 minute read

April 03, 2019 | The Recorder

Common Defenses for Fighting Legal Malpractice Claims

It is helpful for every attorney to understand some of the common defenses to legal malpractice claims so as to know the best way to respond when faced with a lawsuit.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

April 01, 2019 | Daily Report Online

The Seven Deadly Sins of Lawyers, No. 7: Envy

It can be tempting for attorneys to focus on what other attorneys are doing or to compare themselves against others in the field in a way that is destructive rather than motivating.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

March 05, 2019 | The Recorder

Common Ethical, Professional Issues Faced by Associates

With a license to practice law comes great responsibility, and that responsibility is generally not excused simply because a junior attorney was “following orders” from a more senior attorney.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

March 04, 2019 | Daily Report Online

The Seven Deadly Sins of Lawyers, No. 5: Wrath

Legal representations are not meant to settle personal scores.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 15, 2019 | Daily Report Online

The Seven Deadly Sins of Lawyers, No. 4: Gluttony

For attorneys who are trying to grow a practice or to bring in some extra work, there may be a temptation to take on work for which the attorney is not suitably qualified.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 06, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Navigating Confidential Settlements and the Public's Right to Know

While there may be increased scrutiny on the use of confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements as a result of recent developments, as it stands confidentiality clauses can help protect the interests of all parties when utilized properly.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read