Shari L Klevens

June 19, 2018 | The Recorder

In evaluating requests for the production of work product materials—whether by clients or third parties—it is helpful to understand the basic parameters of the work product doctrine.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clairis

6 minute read

June 18, 2018 | Daily Report Online

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 L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

June 08, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

By keeping mindful of a party's—and an attorney's—obligations not to engage in unethical conduct during depositions, attorneys can help ensure that the case will be considered on its merits, rather than impacted by sanctions or other issues.

By Alanna G. Clair and Shari L. Klevens

1 minute read

June 06, 2018 | The Recorder

Before agreeing to serve on an outside board, it is helpful to first consider how some of the risks can be mitigated.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

1 minute read

June 04, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Given the special nature of the attorney-client relationship and the duties involved in such a relationship, attorneys cannot represent just any client who wants to hire them.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

May 25, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Although the majority of courts who have reviewed this issue have recognized and enforced a privilege shared between law firm attorneys and their in-house counsel, there is some uncertainty nationwide.

By Alanna G. Clair and Shari L. Klevens

6 minute read

May 21, 2018 | Daily Report Online

It is well-recognized that often, when an attorney sues a client for unpaid fees, the client will bring a counterclaim for legal malpractice. Some sources indicate that the likelihood of receiving such a counterclaim could be as high as 40 percent; others place it even higher.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

May 08, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Providing a third party with an evaluation of a client raises a number of unique ethical and practical considerations; however, reviewing the rules can help attorneys best address these issues with their clients and provide ethical and effective representation.

By Alanna G. Clair and Shari L. Klevens

6 minute read

May 07, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Not all law firms treat these issues with the seriousness they may deserve.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

May 01, 2018 | The Recorder

Handling ethics compliance issues can be one of the most difficult tasks inherent in running a law firm.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read