Shari L Klevens

January 02, 2018 | The Recorder

Like any other business, law firms sometimes fail. While the failures of large law firms are well-publicized, smaller law firms can be just as or even more susceptible to failure, as the unexpected departure of the firm's most profitable partner can be devastating to a small firm.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

January 02, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

As we emerge from the holiday season and a (hopefully) restful period of time spent with family and friends, lawyers are reminded of the positive impact…

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

December 29, 2017 | Daily Report Online

As attorneys continue to expand their practices beyond their own locales, reviewing the role and responsibilities of local counsel will likely continue to be an issue.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

December 19, 2017 | The Recorder

Most attorneys are aware of the ethical obligations owed to clients and take them seriously. However, instead of simply assuming that their attorneys are in compliance with their ethical obligations, law firms can take steps to assist attorneys when ethical issues arise and, where possible, minimize the potential harm to the client, attorney and firm.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

December 18, 2017 | Texas Lawyer

Nearly every client representation involves receiving some type of confidential information from clients or about clients. How attorneys handle it,…

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

December 18, 2017 | Daily Report Online

As a matter of law, a mistake made in an attorney-client relationship does not equal liability for legal malpractice.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

December 05, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The challenge, of course, is to screen out the problem clients without significantly impacting the attorneys' business and financial needs.

By Alanna Clair and Shari L. Klevens

6 minute read

December 05, 2017 | Texas Lawyer

Many legal malpractice claims arise from attorney-client relationships that have been rocky for some time. In fact, looking back, sometimes the attorney…

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

December 04, 2017 | Daily Report Online

The recent celebrity scandals involving confidential settlements that purportedly concealed wrongdoing for many years have caused some to question whether confidential settlements strike the appropriate balance between the interests of the settling parties and the public's right to information identifying potential wrongful actors.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

19 minute read

November 22, 2017 | Texas Lawyer

This article, the third in this series on cybersecurity, answers two questions often asked by law firms about cyber risks: What specific steps can…

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

17 minute read