Finding Bar Counsel’s call for an indefinite suspension too “extreme,” the Court imposed a more modest moratorium on a lawyer with an unblemished record in close to 50 years of practice.
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Online Review Rebuttals
Q. My online reputation is everything to me. So how should I respond to a scathing review that called me an “awful” and “dishonest lawyer” who cares more about money than people?
A. Once you’re caught in the world wide
New Year's Resolutions
Q. Like everything else, I’m behind in formulating my New Year’s resolutions. Aside from getting vaccinated, what should I resolve to do in the year ahead?
A. After the ball drops on another year, we often spend the next twelve months
'Tis the Season …
Q. My tech client had a huge gift basket delivered to me, with an envelope containing first class tickets for a luxury vacation in Spain. May I accept these?
A. As a token of appreciation, the seasonal gift basket is a
Encryption Ethics
Q. After emailing several documents to opposing counsel, she slammed me for failing to encrypt the message and exposing records on her client’s medical history. Must I encrypt these emails?
A. There are no rules which expressly require an attorney to
Friendly Conflicts
Q. I’ve been approached to represent the husband in a messy custody case. His wife is using an old law school classmate and fellow golfer who serves with me on a bar association committee. Would that present a conflict?
A. Maybe.
Are You Covered?
Q. Beyond an occasional accident case, I’m a criminal defense lawyer. In 25 years of practice, I’ve never been sued, but have spent thousands for malpractice insurance. Can I cancel this unnecessary expense?
A. Unlike car insurance, few jurisdictions require
Driving into a Conflict?
Q. An engaged couple wants to retain me in an accident case. The boyfriend drove through an intersection when a truck ran a red light and crashed into them. May I represent both?
A. My definitive answer: It depends. If
Pursuing Happiness
Q. When I started practicing, I was excited to represent clients, try cases, and resolve serious problems. Now I feel like I’ve lost my “mojo,” lack the energy I once had, and dread going to the office. Any advice?
A. With
Ex-Lawyers Wanted
Q. Unable to practice law since her suspension a few years ago, my old law school classmate asked whether I could use her as a paralegal at my own firm. Would I get in trouble if I hire her?
A. The