Financial Considerations for Law Practice Succession Planning
Baby Boomers are creating an “Exit Boom” as they prepare for the sale of their companies. Matt Hansen outlines strategies for the successful sale and/or transition of these businesses.
Category: Law Practice Management
Practicing Law in Changing Times
James Crosby, a San Diego civil litigator and trial attorney, moderates a free-flowing conversation covering technology, marketing, diversity and more.
How to Deal With Self-Represented Litigants in Family Law
Prepare for the substantial portion of self-represented litigants as your practice expands.
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...
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...
“Adulting” for Lawyers
By Christine Pangan You’ve likely seen the hashtag, finding it funny, obnoxious, or even used it yourself. A quick survey of social media friends shows that #adulting or #adultingsohard has a range of definitions...
Getting Ready for Data Disaster
By Bill Kammer This column asks more questions than provides specific answers. The recent power outage in downtown San Diego reminds us all of the hazards inherent in our dependence upon computers, the internet...
Won’t You Be My Civil Neighbor?
By George Brewster Jr.Civility. In the practice of law, we know — we SHOULD know — what that means. What it entails, and the consequences for any uncivil behavior. But do we behave civilly...
Social Media Tips: The Weakest Link
By Christine I. PanganAs a new year of networking begins and the plethora of holiday events fade, we take a look at new contacts. How do you reconnect or stay connected? The easiest way...
Policy Limit Demands Vs. Mediation Confidentiality: Part 1
By Richard A. Huver Is the lid off the policy? That question has undoubtedly been asked by plaintiff and defense lawyers alike. Whether an insurance company has a duty to accept a policy limits...