The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Ellen C. Brotman | July 17, 2019
At least once or twice a day, after I press the “send” button, I get a panicky feeling that I've made a mistake and there is no going back. Did I send to the right people? Did I attach the right document? Or even worse—did I waive an important privilege?
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Samuel C. Stretton | July 11, 2019
Obviously, one should be very cautious and hesitant in objecting to a judge who is asking questions. On the other hand, one has to protect the record and properly represent their client.
The Legal Intelligencer | Expert Opinion
By Samuel C. Stretton | July 3, 2019
I am confused about the conflict of interest rules. When can I represent another client when it involves the interest of a former client?
The Legal Intelligencer | Expert Opinion
By Samuel C. Stretton | June 27, 2019
Unbeknownst to me, my client consulted with another firm on his personal injury case. I received a letter from the client that I am discharged and the new lawyer is taking over. How do I resolve the fee situation for the fees and costs the client owes me for my time?
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By P.J. D'Annunzio | June 21, 2019
An Elkins Park lawyer who took $95,000 of an 85-year-old woman's money on a gambling spree and was subsequently sentenced to nearly four years behind bars has lost his law license.
The Legal Intelligencer | Expert Opinion
By Samuel C. Stretton | June 20, 2019
I work for a firm where the partners are attorneys in their late 60s and early 70s—and rarely come in. But they do have a caseload and have their paralegals handling it unless it has to go to litigation. Then the files are assigned to the firm's associates. Can the partner do this or is their conduct unethical?
The Legal Intelligencer | Expert Opinion
By Samuel C. Stretton | June 13, 2019
I read your article about police officers at preliminary hearings acting as attorneys for the commonwealth. I thought the Rules of Criminal Procedure allowed that?
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By P.J. D'Annunzio | June 6, 2019
This development comes several months after the Office of Disciplinary Counsel called out Fina for the alleged improper questioning of Penn State's former general counsel during the investigation of serial child molester Jerry Sandusky and several university administrators.
The Legal Intelligencer | Expert Opinion
By Samuel C. Stretton | May 30, 2019
I obtained a list of persons who filed divorce cases and PFAs and I send letters of solicitation asking the person to retain my legal services. Is there anything wrong with that?
The Legal Intelligencer | Expert Opinion
By Samuel C. Stretton | May 23, 2019
What was attorney discipline like prior to the creation of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel and the Disciplinary Board?
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