Top Ten Legal Ethics Stories of 2013
Legal Ethics Forum has posted its take on the top ten legal ethics stories of 2013. Among them: courts upholding the intra-firm attorney client privilege; the relaxation of rules against …
Twelve Rules of Client Service
Although this post by D.C. lawyer Dan Hull is old, it is timeless. His 12 Rules of Client Service, a client-centered approach to lawyering, are spot on: Represent only clients you …
What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Avoiding Disciplinary Complaints
No lawyer wants to receive a complaint from the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. What can you do to avoid a disciplinary complaint in the first place?
Five Essential Terms for Lawyer Engagement Agreements
Although the rules of professional conduct do not always require it, see Rule 1.5, you should require every prospective client to sign an engagement agreement before you commence the representation. If …
May a Louisiana Lawyer Use a Document-Gathering Firm to Obtain Documents Through Subpoenas and Voluntary Authorizations?
Yes. Some have contended that Louisiana statutes and procedural rules prohibit a third-party document-gathering firm, such as Compex Legal Services, Inc., from providing this service. They contend that such a …
Louisiana Legal Ethics Book
Louisiana Legal Ethics: Standards & Commentary (2013), an up-to-date compendium of useful citations and indispensable practical advice.
May I Add an Arbitration Clause to My Engagement Agreement?
Yes. Most state courts that have considered the enforceability of lawyer-client arbitration clauses have approved them. The issue was an open question in Louisiana, however, until the Louisiana Supreme …
May Lawyers and Accountants “Team Up” to Handle BP Claims?
Many lawyers and accountants have “teamed up” to work jointly to assist claimants with submitting claims against British Petroleum (“BP”) arising out of the April 2010 oil spill caused by …