Shari L Klevens

October 03, 2018 | The Recorder

Most businesses and individuals enjoy a broad right to contract by which they are free to enter into contracts often subject only to the limitation that the contracts do not violate any existing laws or public policy.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

7 minute read

September 28, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The dynamic between partners, who act in a supervisory capacity, and associates, who generally act at the behest of the partners, can lead to tricky ethical questions.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna G. Clair

6 minute read

September 24, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Some of the most glaring risk prevention tools are relatively simple to employ, and, in their absence, can create headaches for lawyers.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

September 18, 2018 | The Recorder

While there can be many defenses that can be asserted in response to an alleged failure to comply with the applicable statute of limitation, there are typically very few defenses to a failure to comply with the statute of repose. Thus, where it applies, the statute of repose is a big deal.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

September 14, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Conflicts can arise in unexpected places. However, by following standard procedures in every new matter and thinking critically about providing advice in an informal manner, attorneys can stave off some of the problems that conflicts can create.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna G. Clair

6 minute read

September 10, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Although the attorney advertising rules are meant to protect the public, it is possible that attorneys were using these rules defensively against other members of the bar.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

August 30, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Even attorneys who do not intend to misspeak may at some point in their career make a factual misrepresentation to a court, whether because of a misunderstanding of the facts, an improper assumption as to the facts, or even as a result of zealous advocacy.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna G. Clair

6 minute read

August 27, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Though December may be the appropriate time for the final push, summer can be the time to reinforce the fundamentals for effective fee collections.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

August 21, 2018 | The Recorder

Here are some tips for avoiding ethical issues and the possibility of sanctions in connection with depositions.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

August 20, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

With more attorneys working remotely and on electronic devices and in the modern world of Facebook, Twitter and the internet, it has become more challenging for attorneys to protect client confidences and secrets.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna G. Clair

6 minute read