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Years ago, when I was on the ethics staff at the State Bar, I used to get the question, “Am I required to self-report conduct?”…more

I hear more and more about attorneys connecting with their clients on social media.  The reasoning? There is a greater connection with your clients. It…more

Some time ago, in a blog far, far away, we explored the topic of social media and discovery. In particular, we had concluded that it…more

Have you ever been confounded by the complexity of the advertising rules, especially with respect to direct mail/email communications?  When must you use a disclaimer…more

I recently attended a funeral for a friend’s mother, and was moved by the service and the remarks made about this wonderful woman.  I learned…more

Suppose you are a personal injury attorney.  The client has agreed to the settlement and when it comes time to go over the settlement disbursement…more

Attorney at Law Magazine featured Deanna and Doug Brocker as Attorneys of the Month in the October edition. Read the article below or click here…more

Attorneys are often called upon to refer clients or potential clients to other lawyers.  Maybe you do not feel comfortable handling the practice area in…more

Lawyers often come to us with funds in their trust account that they can’t identify.  Perhaps they hire an accountant or CPA to try to…more