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 …
Lawyer Technological Incompetence: It’s Not So Funny Any More
“Good old Frank in the corner office. He’ll never learn to use email. Ha!” The joke’s on South Carolina lawyer Cynthia E. Collie, who was suspended on October 17th by …
What Should I Consider Before Using Social Media?
Introduction Weblogs and social networking sites (such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn) are increasingly[1] a part of the everyday lives of lawyers as well as the clients, witnesses, opponents and judges …
May I Advise My Client to Take Down Harmful Social-Media Content?
Social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and countless others are a pervasive part of modern life. We are distracted by it. Our children are addicted to it. Our …
Incompetent Lawyer or Incompetent System?
On October 9, 2009, a hearing committee of the Louisiana Disciplinary Board recommended dismissal of all disciplinary charges lodged against Baton Rouge criminal-defense lawyer Kevin P. Monahan. See In re …