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California’s New Ethics Rules
After almost 30 years, the California Supreme Court released its long-awaited comprehensive
overhaul of the state’s rules and guidelines of professional conduct for lawyers.
Ethics for Virtual Firm Series: Information About Legal Services
Virtual offices are certainly permitted under the ABA’s Rules of Professional Conduct! The rules permit
virtual offices to operate under specific guidelines especially those pertaining to meetings and receiving
mail.
Ethics for Virtual Law Firm Series: Confidentiality
The concept of confidentiality runs deep in the legal profession. All lawyers have an ethical duty
of confidentiality. The ABA lists confidentiality as a heightened ethical concern when operating
a virtual law office. While it may be a valid concern, there are many ways for virtual firms to
protect the information of their clients. The ABA’s Model Rule 1.6 governs such disclosure.
Social Media for Law Firms
Social media can provide numerous marketing opportunities in addition to endless networking
opportunities for attorneys and law firms. Taking advantage of social media provides firms the
chance to display their unique personality.
Ethics for Virtual Law Firm Series: Communication 101
The ABA refers to communication as a crucial aspect of the client-lawyer relationship. “Reasonable communication between the lawyer and the client is necessary for the client effectively to participate in the representation.”
Work-Life Balance for Attorney’s is Not a Myth: Achieve It By Working Remotely
Work-life balance can be defined as the healthy intersection between one’s career and one’s personal life. To achieve such an effective balance, one must establish boundaries and define relationships.
9-Steps to Open a Law Practice in 2019
Starting your own firm may sound daunting, but it may be the most rewarding experience of your legal career. The decision to start your own firm is a significant decision that will impact you and your career for the rest of your life.
Ethics for Virtual Law Firms Series: Avoid the Appearance of a Partnership
Under the ABA’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct, “lawyers may state or imply that they practice in a partnership or other organization only when that is the fact.” Rule 7.5(d). Simply put, lawyers who are not partners are not able to hold themselves out as partners.
Perilous Pairings: Why Sharing Office Space with Non-Lawyers is an Ethical Minefield for Attorneys
As with most things, it’s tough practicing law on your own. The considerable overhead of maintaining a law office falls squarely on your shoulders, the day-to-day costs ...
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