Shari L Klevens

May 22, 2017 | Daily Report Online

When clients are dissatisfied, both lead and local counsel can face a legal malpractice claim, regardless of which counsel truly controlled the matter or even which counsel committed the alleged error. Local counsel can take steps, however, to limit malpractice exposure commensurate with their role in the representation.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens, Dentons

11 minute read

May 09, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In many situations, co-defendants to a litigation may find that their interests are aligned and that they share a common goal: defeating the plaintiff's claims.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens, Dentons

11 minute read

May 08, 2017 | Daily Report Online

The rules do not require firms to have a well-defined document retention and disposal policy. Indeed, it is not per se error for firms to decide to keep files forever or to destroy files on an ad-hoc, case-by-case basis (as long as other obligations under the rules are considered).

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens, Dentons

11 minute read

May 03, 2017 | FC&S Insurance

A law firm may find that renewing its legal malpractice policy with the same insurer year after year is advantageous for a number of reasons.For…

By J. RANDOLPH EVANS and SHARI L. KLEVENS

6 minute read

April 24, 2017 | Daily Report Online

The legal profession's system of self-governance relies in part on what is effectively an "honor code" for attorneys. However, Georgia applies a permissive standard, whereby attorneys are encouraged to report but are not required to do so.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

11 minute read

April 11, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

When disputes arise out of an attorney's handling of a legal matter, the parties involved are generally the attorney and the client. It is a basic concept that attorneys are only liable to their clients for their errors and omissions. But, as is the case with most rules, there can be gray areas.

By J. RANDOLPH EVANS and SHARI L. KLEVENS

11 minute read

April 11, 2017 | Texas Lawyer

Attorneys thus knowingly accept the benefits and risks of their client relationships. Attorneys may think, however, that the potential claimants are limited to those clients who directly retained the attorney. That is not always the case.

By Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

11 minute read

April 10, 2017 | Daily Report Online

Certain issues carry the more weight when assessing the pros and cons of switching.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

11 minute read

April 05, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

By J. RANDOLPH EVANS AND SHARI L. KLEVENS

10 minute read

March 28, 2017 | Texas Lawyer

In the world of business, parties can freely negotiate their contractual relationships, with few limitations. Attorneys are often called on to draft agreements, which specifically address their clients' unique needs and protect their interests. Although conventional contracts like employment and service agreements can be formulaic, there is always room for negotiation and few limitations on the permissible terms.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

12 minute read