President’s Message: April 27, 2020
At the SDCBA, we are keenly focused on supporting our members during this crisis, while also bringing together and supporting the broader legal community.
While some technological developments, tools, services or programs can be applied across a broad swath of practice areas and demographics, others can be more esoteric and far-reaching. Blockchain is no exception.
The fact that we are physically separated and unable to meet in person at the present time does not prevent us from resolving matters through mediation.
The most important thing I can say about Bill Enright, and the reason that he will be remembered, is how he lived.
“Either you run the day or the day runs you.”
If a client chooses to pursue a fee dispute with their current or former attorney, the client may compel the attorney to participate in mandatory fee dispute arbitration.
Though everyone is adjusting to the new normal with shifting priorities, anxieties, and utter distraction, we can at least try to look presentable, present, and competent … a semblance of civilized professionalism in the midst of uncertainty.
Sometimes, even reviewing just a few aspects of a firm’s operations can indicate areas for improvement. And those facets are not necessarily where you would expect.