Ethics

Ethical considerations in retainer agreements

A short look at what is required by the Business and Professions Code section 6148

From Issue: 2019 February

“Generous referral fees paid per State Bar rules”

Written association of counsel and referral-fee agreements, approved by the clients, are essential for recovering attorneys’ referral fees

David Hoffman

From Issue: 2019 February

The new Rules of Professional Conduct

A look at some of the most important changes to the Rules of Professional Conduct that became effective November 1, 2018

Ken Feldman
Jessica Beckwith

From Issue: 2019 February

A lawyer’s fingerprints

Lawyers must practice case management as opposed to case manipulation; with insurance bad-faith cases, your fingerprints can literally destroy the claim

Stanley K. Jacobs

From Issue: 2017 September

Terminating the attorney-client relationship

When and how to terminate the relationship with your client without breaking any rules and while preserving your rights to fees you have earned

Steven Glickman

From Issue: 2019 February

You received an investigation letter from the State Bar

Don’t panic. Here’s your game plan

Karen Stromeyer
Peter Weber

From Issue: 2018 September

Attorney trust account ethics

A look at Client Trust Accounts, including governing rules and best practices in order to prevent unethical missteps

Jeffrey Greenman

From Issue: 2019 February