What To do When Your Client Disappears—Actually or In Effect
In this new feature, Edward McIntyre, professional responsibility lawyer and co-editor of San Diego Lawyer, examines the ethical considerations when a client disappears.
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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.
The Ethics of “Speaking Objections”
Most lawyers who have some deposition experience have probably experienced a “speaking objection.” Sometimes these speeches are just annoying; sometimes, they amount to an obstruction of the deposition process.
How to Deal With Self-Represented Litigants in Family Law
Prepare for the substantial portion of self-represented litigants as your practice expands.
Rule 1.15: Not Your Father’s Client Trust Account Rule
By David C. Carr As of November 1, 2018, California lawyers are subject to a new rule on safekeeping the property of clients and others: Rule 1.15. The new rule differs from the prior...
Steps Toward More Effective Mediation
By Charles H. Dick Most civil disputes will be resolved before trial,1 and mediation has become one of the most important phases of every lawsuit. Even so, the informality of mediation induces many less-experienced litigators...
Beware Ramboesque Litigation Tactics: The Court of Appeal Sanctions Attorney and Refers Matter to the State Bar
Suppose you have a client who is dedicated to making litigation as difficult as possible for plaintiff through every conceivable procedural device whether proper or not; and who instructs you to not only increase the expense of litigation for plaintiff but also to delay, delay, delay?
#TechTuesday: Security Check – Protect Your Social Media Assets
By Adriana Linares Most of us enjoy our social media accounts as a way to keep an eye on family, friends, hobbies, and passions. For many of us, they are also an important business...
Collecting Referral fees – Be sure to follow the Rules of Professional Conduct
Your former client, Julius, has been badly injured in a car accident and needs a lawyer. Since personal injury law is not your practice area, you contemplate where to refer Julius. As you open your mail, you note the interest on your student loans is greatly increasing your debt obligations. You ask yourself – what if I collected a referral fee?
For Lawyers, Court Orders Are Meant to Be Obeyed
A recent State Bar Court discipline opinion underscores that we, lawyers, should take a court’s order seriously — very seriously — at our peril. The facts of the case drive the point.
