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What This Paralegal Has Learned After Working With Attorneys for 40 Years

Paralegal Bootcamp

If they become a repeat abuser, I take the situation to the lawyer (because of course, you know this is a true principle, they do NOT behave that way with the attorney). I ask the lawyer to address it with the client and sometimes they will simply decide that they will handle that client directly. Get, or be, a mentor.

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Can Lawyers Ethically Store and Transmit Client Info in the Cloud?

Attorney at Work

Before we invest in training our attorneys and staff, how do we know what companies are secure and trustworthy? So, let’s focus on two parts of your question: Do the Rules of Professional Conduct allow lawyers to store and transmit client information in the cloud? You just need to take reasonable due diligence to know it is secure.

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Law Firm Marketing Regulation: What’s Hot and What’s Not — a Tribute

Attorney at Work

When the reports went digital, several of them were featured on Attorney at Work. Other states, such as Arizona, have cut the rules to the bone. Louisiana, on the other hand, is more restrictive, requiring lawyers to include the file number of their state-reviewed ads. For-profit lawyer referral services. No Reading Yet.

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What’s New in Law Firm Ownership?

Attorney at Work

Most lawyers are familiar with Rule 5.4 In a nutshell, it says that lawyers must own law firms. The purpose is supposedly to prevent nonlawyers from interfering with a lawyer’s independent and professional judgment. Arizona is leading the way. appeared first on Attorney at Work. Seems Like the Status Quo.

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Scott Michael Forrester Disbarred Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney – Effective 5/5/2021

Diane Drain

SCOTT MICHAEL FORRESTER, DISBARRED BY THE STATE BAR OF ARIZONA. On May 5, 2021, the State Bar of Arizona entered an immediate order of disbarment against Scott Michael Forrester. You must understand the law and work with an attorney who knows their job and treats you with respect. Several other good attorneys did the same.

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Arizona’s Alternative Business Structure Program Improved Access To Justice For Tort Victims And Possibly Large Companies

Above The Law

In 2020, the Arizona Supreme Court established its Alternative Business Structure (ABS) program which allows nonlawyers to have an economic interest or decision making authority in a law firm. A few days ago, the Big Four accounting firm KPMG applied for Arizonas ABS license. Steven Chung is a tax attorney in Los Angeles, California.

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Diane is honored by Legal Services Corp – Pro Bono Service Award for establishing the Self Help Center

Diane Drain

Diane is honored by Legal Services Corp – Pro Bono Service Award for establishing the Self Help Center at the Arizona Bankruptcy Court. Its grantee organizations serving Arizona include the Community Legal Services, Southern Arizona Legal Aid (SALA), and the Window Rock-based DNA-Peoples Legal Services. Drain, P.A.