Author Archives › Deanna Brocker

Over the years I have responded to many questions about the interpretation of Rule 4.2 governing communication with a represented party, especially when the represented…more

Lawyers are likely aware of the new advertising rules that were certified by the NC Supreme Court in May 2021.  But what you may not…more

As many of you already know, the N.C. State Bar adopted (and the NC Supreme Court certified in May 2021) amendments to the Rules of…more

A large part of my practice involves giving ethics advice to lawyers.  Sometimes the advice is about their own conduct, and other times, the question…more

The pace at which laws and regulations are changing due to COVID-19 can make your head spin.  Efforts to keep abreast of the changing regulatory…more

In our last blog, we talked about Policies and Procedures manuals and the reasons it is important to have a manual for your firm –…more

Many small firms or solo practices do not have a written Policies and Procedures Manual (“PPM”). When I ask, attorneys usually respond that it’s just…more

A consistent question I receive from practice owners and professionals is, “How do I keep good associates?”  Lawyers and other professionals come and go, and…more