On behalf of Klein & Wilson | May 22, 2020 | Business Litigation, Legal Malpractice
A word of caution to litigants who retain a public relations (“PR”) firm to spin the media narrative in their favor: your communications likely are not privileged under California law. Here are two tips litigants should consider when working with a PR firm. What is...
On behalf of Klein & Wilson | Feb 1, 2019 | Legal Malpractice
Some lawyers think the California Rules Of Professional Conduct prohibit them from doing business with clients. However, lawyers are free to engage in business transactions with clients if they follow three simple rules set forth in California Rule of Professional...
On behalf of Klein & Wilson | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog, Business Litigation, Legal Malpractice
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...
On behalf of Klein & Wilson | May 21, 2018 | Legal Malpractice
When you work with professionals, you expect to receive competent service from someone who adheres to all reasonable standards for the field. Whether it’s a real estate agent whom you asked to help secure a new office location for your business or an investment...
On behalf of Klein & Wilson | Mar 23, 2018 | Legal Malpractice
It’s frustrating to think that an attorney your company pays for representation would act in a way that does not serve the firm’s best interests. Unfortunately, it happens. Businesses in California and across the country face this kind of risk every day....
On behalf of Klein & Wilson | Jan 8, 2018 | Legal Malpractice, Legal Malpractice And Attorney Overbilling
Attorneys should be held to the highest possible standard in every case they work. With large sums of money on the line, from high-stake business interests to multi-million dollar settlements, your lawyer needs to serve your best interest.Too often, attorneys do not...
