Yearly Archives › 2013
Now You Can Retire…Or Not
July 29, 2013
At its last quarterly meeting in July 2013, the Ethics Committee voted to adopt a proposed change to Rule 1.17 Sale of a Law Practice,…more

Disconnect: A Matter of Professionalism and Respect
July 21, 2013
Modern communication technology enables lawyers to accomplish things in a much more timely, efficient and effective manner in many instances. Utilized properly, digital communications also…more

Turning Out the Lights Without Leaving Clients in the Dark
June 26, 2013
Exit planning is a hot topic in North Carolina although we are certainly not the first state to tackle these issues. Keith Kapp, President of…more

Count Your Blessings
May 15, 2013
Well I finally got my butt in gear and signed up for the CALL 4ALL program (now “Lawyer on the Line”) with the NC Bar…more

Revel in Your Down Time
May 1, 2013
Perhaps “revel” is too strong a word. But definitely make the most of it when business is slow. If you’re like me, you start getting…more

Some “Expert” Advice
April 12, 2013
I often get the question of whether attorneys can advertise that they are “experts” or have “expertise” in a particular practice area. The question likely…more

Interview with an Auditor
April 10, 2013
I had a chance recently to interview Tim Batchelor, the State Bar’s interim auditor, about himself, the State Bar’s audit program, and what he sees…more

“Reply All” Revisited
February 4, 2013
On January 24, 2013, the Ethics Committee of the State Bar reconsidered its proposed published opinion, 2012 FEO 7*, which stated that an attorney could…more

Have You Looked at Your Website Lately?
January 16, 2013
As professionals, we may not like to think about marketing, except as a necessary evil. If you have a website, and you should, don’t ignore…more
