What to do When?
By Jan Maiden In this new feature of San Diego Lawyer, Jan Maiden, former SDCBA Board member, recounts a situation in which a client threatened her license and how she addressed it. I practice...
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Conflict Cautions: What Might the New Rules Require in a Conflict Check System
By Edward McIntyre Sara ushered two young women into Macbeth’s office. “My friends, Samantha and Fiona, are opening their own firm.” “Congratulations. A great adventure. Let’s move to the conference table.” When all were...
Make Mental Health a Priority
By Christopher W. Todd with a substantial assist from Susan R. Todd Esq. (retired) “The brain is a very flexible organism.” I have heard this quote with my own ears – several times, in...
#TechTuesday | Add-ins, Add-ons and Apps in April
The most recent issue of San Diego Lawyer is dedicated to Law + Tech – a major initiative by the SDCBA to help members and the legal community at large, use technology better. It’s...
The Attorney-Client Privilege for In-House Counsel
By Carole J. Buckner An attorney working as in-house counsel must have a solid understanding of the attorney-client privilege. The application of the attorney-client privilege may differ for in-house counsel in several ways that...
Ethical Considerations When Joining a Networking Organization
By Alara Chilton You are an ambitious family law attorney who wants to increase your client base. After exploring several marketing options, you decide the best way to increase your business is to obtain...
Trial By Fire Is No Way To Use Tech @ Trial
By Shannon Bales For many, the first use of trial presentation technology is trial by fire: they are thrown into a less-than-ideal situation. After all, everybody gets their start somewhere. The current tech reality...
Rule 5.1 and the Solo Lawyer
Part of California’s new revised Rules of Professional Conduct is entirely new Rule 5.1(a) that addresses the responsibilities of a managing lawyer in a law firm.
Rule 5.1 and the Solo Lawyer
By David C. Carr Part of California’s new revised Rules of Professional Conduct is entirely new Rule 5.1(a) that addresses the responsibilities of a managing lawyer in a law firm. It provides, A lawyer...
Why Mediation?
By Lawrence A. Huerta One of the most difficult jobs of an advocate is making a strong opening offer that generates a reasonable counter-offer. There are no standard formulas, so how is a strong...