Becoming a Personal Injury Firm Founder – The Joy of the Journey When I graduated law school in 2013, I already knew that one day I wanted to open my own law firm. However, I first wanted to...
New Lawyer Division Member Spotlight: Aaron Sibley It is often said that learning the law is kind of like learning a new language. This was no problem for civil litigator Aaron Sibley, who by...
Tips from the Bench: Justice Patricia Benke After 34 years of serving as a justice for the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One, Justice Patricia Benke retired July 31. Rather than referring to...
August Message From the Chair of the New Lawyer Division Greetings NLD! I cannot wait to see you all tonight at the SDCBA/NLD Summer Social: Here Comes the Sun at Waterfront Park! This will...
After 17 months of being shut down due to the pandemic, we are hosting our first in-person (though outside!) event; the SDCBA and NLD Summer Social! It will feature a DJ, giveaways, and ice cream, along...
By Charles V. Berwanger What are the duties of managerial and subordinate attorneys who discover that a partner is impaired? Suppose a senior partner and successful trial lawyer, who is a rainmaker of his...
This article was originally published in the July/Aug 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine. By Vaani Chawla As I watched the 2021 State of the Union Address, I marveled at the sight of...
This article was originally published in the July/Aug 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine. By Alejandro Daniel Echeverria It is common to see people with majors such as History, English, Philosophy, and Political...
This week is the State Bar of California Bar Exam (July 27-28). Do you remember when you took it? Everyone has their stories, some of which have elevated to urban legend status! Have you...
There are currently 12 openings in the San Diego Superior Court. If you are an attorney with at least ten years in practice and have been considering taking the next step in your career, this...