But, Don’t You Know the Law?

Often when confronted with a particular set of facts and circumstances unique to a client’s situation, I am heard to say, “Well, off the top of my head, I think most likely the answer is _____, but I’d need to research the issue before providing an opinion.” At which...

Protecting the Client from the Client

Attorneys in California swear an oath when they become members of the California Bar Association; that oath includes a promise to faithfully discharge the duties of the profession to the best of the attorneys’ knowledge and ability.  One of the most sacrosanct...