In a contingent fee case, when a successor lawyer from one firm replaces a former lawyer from another firm, must the successor lawyer tell the client in writing that a portion of any contingent fee earned may be paid to the former lawyer?
Word around town is the #MeToo movement has had chilling effects on mentor and sponsorship opportunities for female attorneys.
Finding clients has become more competitive and challenging, yet paradoxically more accessible as society moves toward an on-demand, 24/7 economy.
Macbeth advises a young attorney on preparing witnesses with the help of Rules of Professional Conduct and Business and Professions Code.
Judge Frazier offers practical advice for new lawyers: determine which area of law you like the best, gain as much exposure as you can, network, and be open to broadening your horizons.
One day, you receive a notification that a former client posted a negative review on a free website that rates attorneys. The review by “Maxy” states: He was just hungry for money!
It is critical to understand and properly address attorney-client privilege and attorney work product during the course of an incident response
Judge Taylor believes that attorneys should always be fair to each other, and young attorneys should learn that nobody benefits from taking advantage of each other.
A potential client comes to a lawyer with a case against his or her former employer. The catch: the lawyer worked for the same company before passing the bar.
Under what circumstances must judges disqualify themselves or make disclosures based on personal relationships?
