Managing non-lawyer employees
Managing non-lawyer employees is a critical task that lawyers often overlook. Unfortunately, overlooking such a critical task leads to malpractice complaints and Bar grievances all too often. [...]
Law office staff and the Unauthorized Practice of Law – Part 2
We have represented clients in legal malpractice matters, and defended lawyers in State Bar disciplinary grievance cases, where the alleged negligent advice giving rise to the claim or grievance [...]
Law office staff and the Unauthorized Practice of Law – Part 1
The issue of the unauthorized practice of law ("UPL") comes up in certification for fitness in applications to the Georgia Bar, in legal malpractice cases, and in state bar disciplinary matters, [...]