New California Rule of Professional Conduct, rule 1.4 is packed with guidance on when lawyers must communicate with their clients. Before considering the details of the rule, put yourself in the client's position. If you hired a lawyer to handle a life changing event,...
Month: November 2018
Klein & Wilson Named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 2019 “Best Law Firms”
is pleased to share the news that we have been ranked by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the 2019 "Best Law Firms." We are proud to be ranked alongside other incredible law firms across America. The press release from U.S. News...
Lawyers Must Ensure Nonlawyers Comply With the Rules of Professional Conduct
While competent attorneys take steps to comply with the Rules of Professional Conduct, they sometimes forget that employees can get them into trouble by violating the rules. While the California State Bar likely won't discipline nonattorneys who violate the Rules of...
Lawyers Can Take a Peek at Inadvertently Transmitted Privileged Writings But Should Get Court Permission To Use Them
The California Rules of Professional Conduct go far beyond protecting clients from unscrupulous lawyers. Rule 1.0(a) says the rules are designed "to protect the public, the courts, and the legal profession; protect the integrity of the legal system; and promote the...
When talking to unrepresented people – don’t deceive them
Emily Post, the Queen of etiquette, said, "there is no excuse for the most unfilial act of all--deception." While she was advising on an unrelated subject, her message rings true for attorneys.New California Rule of Professional Conduct, rule 4.3 is designed to...
Do you understand what information is actually a trade secret?
Running your own business is a difficult task. It can take many years to develop your own processes for creating products or providing a service. It often takes even longer to develop a list of clients and customers who need what you can provide. How discouraging is...