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 [...]