Shari L Klevens

April 18, 2016 | Daily Report Online

Conflicts of interest can be complicated and risky. They can be impediments to taking on new business and can also lead to high verdicts in legal malpractice cases.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

12 minute read

April 05, 2016 | Daily Report Online

Most attorneys are aware that they have duties to act ethically in the practice of law. Sometimes, however, it is difficult to determine where that obligation extends beyond the attorney's own conduct.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

14 minute read

March 14, 2016 | Daily Report Online

Although there are steps that attorneys can take to reduce the likelihood of making an error, mistakes still happen in the course of an attorney-client relationship.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

6 minute read

February 29, 2016 | Daily Report Online

Attorneys work long hours under intense pressure. Because stress levels are high, attorneys often look for ways to blow off steam, leading to a "work hard, play hard" motto for those in the practice of law. When months of hard work and long hours ends with a big closing or trial win, celebrating with a round of drinks (or even several) is par for the course.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

6 minute read

February 12, 2016 | Daily Report Online

Attorneys who have faced a malpractice complaint often can pinpoint the moment when they knew they had an issue. Many say they should have known from the beginning that their relationship with a client was not going to be successful.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

6 minute read

February 02, 2016 | Daily Report Online

Statistics show that only 8 percent of individuals who make resolutions are successful. At this point in the year, most people have already given up on the New Year's resolutions made just weeks ago. As the pace picks up, most attorneys simply drift back to the habits of the past.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

6 minute read

January 15, 2016 | Daily Report Online

There is no 'one-size-fits-all' method of preventing legal malpractice claims. The single best tool an attorney has to manage risk and reduce the likelihood of claims is the engagement letter.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

6 minute read

January 15, 2016 | Daily Report Online

There is no 'one-size-fits-all' method of preventing legal malpractice claims. The single best tool an attorney has to manage risk and reduce the likelihood of claims is the engagement letter.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

6 minute read

January 04, 2016 | Daily Report Online

In litigation, depositions can be a valuable way to obtain evidence and learn the facts of the case in preparation for trial. In addition, in limited circumstances, deposition testimony may be used at trial in lieu of a live witness.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

6 minute read

January 04, 2016 | Daily Report Online

In litigation, depositions can be a valuable way to obtain evidence and learn the facts of the case in preparation for trial. In addition, in limited circumstances, deposition testimony may be used at trial in lieu of a live witness.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens

6 minute read