By Koryn Sheppard Remember those endless summer days of childhood? The taste of a rocket pop melting down your fingers, the tart sweetness of homemade lemonade, the distinct smell of sunscreen, and the sheer,...
By Edward J. McIntyre “A word to the wise is sufficient.” Perhaps not. Again and again, the same horror story. Court filings and appellate briefs, with non-existent citations, references, quotes. The hallucinogenic product of...
Message from the Board Dear Friends, As we embrace the inspiring spirit of San Diego’s diverse legal community, we are proud to share some highlights that showcase the New Lawyer Division’s commitment to inclusion,...
Can Conflict Waivers Always Cure All? By Nicholas Pilchak Clients with a need for expensive legal representation often seek to save money and pool resources by hiring the same lawyer for the same or...
Tips from the Bench: The Honorable Peter F. Murray “Welcome to Department 501 of your San Diego Superior Court.” That’s how the Hon. Peter F. Murray starts every session, setting a tone of openness and order...
Ask the Mentor Dear Mentor: I’m having trouble with billing and meeting my billable hour requirement. Why am I at the office for 12 hours but only have 7 hours written down? I’m a second-year...
Legal Life: Venom and Vernacular Legal Life: The Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs of the Everyday Attorney” is your monthly invitation to laugh, commiserate, and connect with the real stories behind life in the law. If...
Shaping San Diego’s Legal Leaders: A Look Inside the SDCBA Leadership Academy Each year, the SDCBA Leadership Academy cultivates a cohort of legal professionals through an immersive six-month curriculum rooted in values-based leadership, emotional...
Avoid Discipline by Building Strong Client Relationships There are approximately 190,000 active status licensed attorneys in California. Thankfully, the vast majority of us get through our entire careers without any disciplinary issue with the State...
By Anne M. Rudolph There are various situations that may arise where an attorney may be asked to allow a third party to pay a client’s attorney’s fees and costs. Examples include a parent paying...