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We all know that we need a trust account to practice law.  But did you know that not all trust accounts are created equal?  And that you need at least two of them?  Did you also know that even the smallest accounting error can land you in hot water with the State Bar?  This article […]

“Lawyers are expensive”—a phrase commonly uttered whenever someone is told to hire a lawyer to assist with a matter.  As lawyers, we have an obligation to try to quash that common misconception by making sure that we bill each of our clients a fee that is “reasonable under the circumstances.”  Model Rules of Prof’l Conduct, […]

In today’s world, lawyers frequently switch firms. Often, lawyers see it as a simple change of employment. The Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct (“RPC”) dictate otherwise. The clients’ interests must always come first. Guidance from a few key rules can help the departing lawyer (and law firms) avoid potential issues. Communication with the client RPC […]

It’s Tuesday.  After lunch, you grab the mail and sort through it.  You see an envelope from the State Bar of Nevada.  You ask yourself, “Why is the Bar sending me a letter?”  You open the envelope and find a letter from an investigator for the Bar.  [Gulp…]  The opening paragraph indicates that the Bar […]

While HIPAA restrictions do not apply to a lawyer who requests PHI for use in civil litigation or an administrative proceeding, it restricts a covered entity’s ability to produce PHI in response to such requests.  Consequently, understanding the requirements will ensure that records can be obtained more easily. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act […]