Author Archives › Deanna Brocker
Choose to Light Lamps
January 31, 2018
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

The Law Trumps a Client’s Directive for Payment
January 4, 2018
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

Wishing you a joyous holiday season
December 14, 2017

Empathy Is at the Core of What We Do
October 10, 2017
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

Attorney Referrals: Any Ethics Issues?
October 6, 2017
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

When “Good Enough” is Not Good Enough
July 26, 2017
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

Is a Change in Legal Advertising On the Way?
May 12, 2017
A new ethics opinion, 2017 FEO 3, has now been published on this issue. For the public, finding a lawyer is just a click away….more

The Rule or the Ethics Opinion: What Happens When They Differ?
March 14, 2017
The Rules of Professional Conduct set forth the duties owed by lawyers to clients and others, and provide a framework to which lawyers must adhere. The Rules…more

New Year Checkup for Your Practice
January 17, 2017
It’s 2017, and many of us are already losing our battle to keep our resolutions. Often, New Year’s resolutions are about personal growth, and that’s…more

Turning Over a Client’s File — the Safe Way
November 17, 2016
Lawyers in North Carolina know that a client’s file belongs to the client. Even if you copy the client with all correspondence or court filings…more
