Alanna Clair

December 16, 2024 | Daily Report Online

For those lawyers who made Santa’s “Nice List” this year, hopefully Santa will bring them a risk management tool to help keep them protected in 2025.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

December 02, 2024 | Daily Report Online

By being aware of the rules governing law firm names, lawyers can move forward with a firm name that helps them maximize their potential for growth without running afoul of any requirements.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

November 21, 2024 | The Recorder

Here are some tips to consider to help ethically navigate these partings with professional grace and to avoid disputes where possible.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

5 minute read

November 18, 2024 | Daily Report Online

By being aware of certain limitations, lawyers can ensure that they do not engage in behavior relating to bar grievances that could give rise to a unique bar grievance of its own.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

5 minute read

November 04, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Going beyond the traditional conflict of interest analysis that occurs at the beginning of a new representation or matter, there are other conflicts-related issues that can arise for lawyers and implicate their ethical obligations.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

October 21, 2024 | Daily Report Online

By being aware of their ethical duties, lawyers acting as local counsel can serve a valuable role in a litigation matter.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

October 07, 2024 | Daily Report Online

The decision to end a representation can be a difficult one. But many lawyers who have had to defend against legal malpractice claims often note a time in the underlying client representation when they knew something was "off"

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

October 03, 2024 | The Recorder

Building a business as a lawyer is invaluable to a future career in private practice. The challenge is to become skilled in an area and to develop work in that practice, even while one's knowledge of the field is developing.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

September 23, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Lawyers who are negotiating confidential settlements would be well-served to check the laws of their local jurisdiction to see if there are any limits on what can be kept confidential.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

September 09, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Tips for complying with the ethical obligations inherent in preparing a legal opinion for consumption by third parties.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read