The rules regulating lawyers’ conflicts of interest arise out of a number of competing policy concerns. These policy concerns tacitly…
A series of articles explaining one of the more common legal malpractice claims Conflicts of interest present some of the…
Rule of the Road No. 10: A trial lawyer must treat clients with respect. One of the best way to…
Rule of the Road No. 9: A trial lawyer must take care of his or her physical and mental health.…
Rule of the Road No. 8: A trial lawyer must never “borrow” from a trust account. Fortunately, the problem of…
Antero Resources v. Strudley, 2015 CO 26 Colorado Supreme Court holds that Colorado’s Rules of Civil Procedure do not allow…
Rule of the Road No. 7: A trial lawyer must maintain boundaries with clients. It is important that lawyers keep…
Rule of the Road No. 6: A trial lawyer must have written fee agreements. No lawyer has ever regretted having…
Rule of the Road No. 5: A trial lawyer must disclose and resolve conflicts of interest, or withdraw. Trial lawyers…
Rule of the Road No. 4: A trial lawyer must tell the client the truth. This rule should go without…
The Colorado Trial Lawyers Association filed an Amicus brief in the case Oasis Legal Finance Group, LLC v. Suthers, 2013SC497, to…
Rule of the Road No. 3: A trial lawyer must effectively communicate with clients. The most important thing we can…