The business of being a lawyer is not unlike other businesses in the sense that we rely on satisfied customers (clients) to establish, build and maintain a successful practice. Word of mouth and recommendations are an integral part of that process. In the modern age, online review sites have become ubiquitous. Avvo, Google, Martindale-Hubbell, and Yelp, are some of the most well-known on which someone can post a review of a lawyer’s services. Read More
My name is Hannah Theophil, and I am honored to serve on the New Lawyer Division’s Executive Committee where I help organize networking and social events for new lawyers in the greater San Diego area. I graduated from Northeastern University School of Law in 2019 and moved from Boston to San Diego shortly thereafter to begin practicing law. I am in my second year of practice.Read More
California’s legal ethics rules are designed to protect the public and the integrity of the legal system, while promoting the administration of justice and confidence in the legal profession. Cal. Rule of Prof. Conduct 1.0. Attorney candor is crucial to achieving these aims. While the legal ethics rules set forth many aspects of the duty of candor, this article will focus on the duty to communicate settlement offers in civil matters.Read More
Feb. 24, 2022: Millions across the world watched in horror as Russia invaded Ukraine. A war that, to date, has resulted in tens of thousands of casualties and a mass exodus from Ukraine seeking safe haven.Read More
