Hiring an Attorney for DWI Prosecution
Law Office of William Kueffner
Faced with a DWI, especially a first offense, it would be natural to ask "Do I need to hire an attorney?".
Global Outsourcing Raising New Legal Issues
John Dieffenbach of Kaye Scholer LLP
Economic pressures on U.S. companies are forcing many to send unprecedented amounts of technology work to low-cost service providers overseas. Civil and international conflict combined with the pervasive threat of terrorism, however, raises three new areas where managers and lawyers must focus their attention: security, disaster recovery and privacy.
Innocent Until Proven Indigent
Randy Wilson, Attorney at Law
Most of us at one time or another have been trapped in the "halls of justice" by a bailiff, court reporter.
Representing the Media Personality*
Barry Oliver Chase of Law Office of Barry Oliver Chase, PA
Lawyers who represent successful clients in the entertainment industry will, sooner rather than later, be called up.
Screening a Medical Malpractice Case: A Practical Approach
Andy M. Custer of Law Offices of Andy M. Custer
It has been reported in the literature that most cases of medical malpractice do not result in legal intervention.
Settlement or Trial?
Leipold, Donohue & Shipe, L.L.P.
More than 80% of all litigation ends in settlement short of a jury verdict. However, it is the risk of an.
PROMISES PROMISES: When an attorney's predictions don't turn out as planned, can a disgruntled client sue for fraud
Jonathan B. Cole of Nemecek & Cole, A Professional Corporation
A potential client walks into an attorney's office and says he was subject to discrimination and fired from his job.
Thirteen Tips For Improving Client Relations
David L. Raybin of Hollins, Wagster, Weatherly & Raybin, P.C.
The most neglected person in any civil or criminal litigation is often the client. We spend so much time preparing for the case and dealing with the other lawyers and the court that we often forget about building a relationship with our own client.
Dispute Resolution Agreements Helpful Now Should Attorney/Client Problems Develop Later
Dykema Gossett PLLC
Disputes between lawyers and their former clients have become increasingly common. Fee disputes often result in mal.
Thoughts on Negotiating
Michael Lee Hanks of Law Office of Michael L. Hanks
The purpose of this column is to provide non-attorneys with insights into the legal profession, with the hope that .
Effective Case Management: How to Control Litigation Outcomes and Costs
Theodore M. Becker of Marcus, Perres & Campanale
This is the first in a series of three newsletters discussing how to control litigation costs through effect.
Second Opinion or Cocktail Party Advice?
Michael Lee Hanks of Law Office of Michael L. Hanks
It is frequently true that attorney's opinions are based upon areas of uncertainty or ambiguity. Take for instance.
Dances with Insurers
Lawrence R. Booth of Booth & Koskoff
Most personal injury cases are settled as a result of endless and frustrating conversations, with the insurance co.
Attorney Conduct: The Impaired Client
Jerome Fishkin
Although California disagrees with the ABA rule, there is authority that would permit an attorney to seek guardianship of his or her client if the attorney reasonably believes the client cannot protect his or her own interests.
Working With Other Professionals
Tydings & Rosenberg LLP
Only through the use of experts can the family lawyer address the multitude of issues so as to present them to the .
Pros and Cons for Use of Mediation to Resolve Disputes
Joyce Ann Gates Mitchell Attorney at Law
PROS Certainty of results, parties involved in decision and can structure practical settlement to their needs; .