Categories : For New Attorneys
Practical Tips for a Great Opening Statement
The secret of a good opening statement is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible.
Categories : For New Attorneys
Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
Happy August, NLD! I hope you all have found creative ways to beat the heat this summer.
Categories : President's Message
President’s Message: August 17, 2020
Last week, the digital edition of San Diego Lawyer Magazine went live. The July/August issue is themed the “Places We've Been,” highlighting the travels of lawyers in our community.
Categories : Legal Ethics
In the Matter of Dean Edward Smart
Do two felony convictions, one for assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury and the other for discharging a firearm with gross negligence, involve moral turpitude?
Categories : President's Message
President’s Message: August 10, 2020
As we continue to meet this moment and advocate for racial equity in our society, the SDCBA invites you to take the "21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge©."
Categories : Legal Ethics
A Lawyer’s Ethical Obligation to Convey Settlement Offers and Abide by the Client’s Decision (Even When It Hurts)
This article offers an instructive opportunity to review an attorney’s fundamental ethical obligations to convey settlement offers and abide by the client’s decision even where it may result in the attorney losing a significant part or all of his or her fees.
Categories : Law Practice
President’s Message: August 3, 2020
Today is the last call for self-nominations for the SDCBA Board of Directors election!
Categories : SDCBA
Special Message to the SDCBA Membership
Dear Members,
As promised, we continue to update you monthly about the status of our office space and Bar Center.
In light of the County’s July 21, 2020 Order of the Health Officer directing all non-essential businesses to close unless services can be provided without direct contact with the public, including through telecommuting, we have made the decision that our Bar Center will remain closed and our staff will continue to serve our membership remotely.
Categories : SDCBA
Do You Trust Yourself with Trust Accounting
When you graduate from law school, your primary focus is usually on passing the bar and, if successful, practicing law. No one in law school tells you that, in addition to being an attorney, you will also need to be a salesman, a bill collector, and a de facto accountant.
Categories : Wellness
Building Resilience in Isolation
With lawyers experiencing some of the highest incidences of burnout, mental health challenges, and suicides before the pandemic, how do we find resilience in this time of increased isolation?