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ABA Opinion on what papers lawyers have to return to former clients
The ABA just issued an Opinion clarifying a lawyer’s ethical duty to provide a former client with papers and property pursuant to Model Rules 1.15 and 1.16. This Opinion (ABA Formal Opinion 471) offers some practical considerations and can be read here http://www.abajournal.com/files/aba_formal_opinion_471(7-1-15).pdf Opinion 2010-2 of the Ohio Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline (now Board […]
Ohio Supreme Court Ruling – Dodd v. Croskey, Slip Opinion 2015-Ohio-2362
The Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled that holders of mineral interests, after a notice of abandonment of mineral rights was filed by the surface owners, preserved oil and gas drilling rights by following steps in the 2006 Dormant Mineral Act. Dodd v. Croskey, Slip Opinion 2015-Ohio-2362
Amendments To Ohio Rules Of Professional Conduct Effective April 1, 2015
The Supreme Court of Ohio issued the initial publication for comment of proposed amendments to Rules 1.0, 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.12, 1.17, 1.18, 4.4, 5.3, 5.5, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and 8.5 of the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct on September 15, 2014. Public comments were accepted by the Court until October 15, 2014. An additional amendment to […]
7th District Court of Appeals Decision – Jackson v Rohrbaugh 2015-Ohio-2112
A recent 7th District Court of Appeals case noted that judicial estoppel may not be used to defeat a legal malpractice claim where the client’s “statement” was allegedly given as a result of the claimed bad advice of counsel. To review, click: Jackson v Rohrbaugh 2015-Ohio-2112
Why Are Written Fee Agreements and (Dis)Engagement Letters Important?
Recent decisions from several appellate courts highlight the reasons why well-written fee agreements, engagement letters and dis- engagement letters are important. In each of these decisions a concise statement of the representation was lacking. In Nature’s Grove Development, LLC v. Thomas Law Offices, LLC, 2015-Ohio-835, decided March 2, 2015, the Seventh District Court of […]
2015 Best Practices for Busy Attorneys – Course Materials
For OSBA Convention CLE Course Materials, click on the seminar title. Thursday, April 30, 2015 9:00 – 10:00 AM Best Practices for Busy Attorneys: Dealing With Stress and Depression Speaker: Scott R. Mote, Executive Director, Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program Young Lawyers Section 1.0 Professional Conduct / NLT CLE Hour 10:30 – 11:30 AM Best Practices […]
Do I need malpractice insurance?
A lawyer needs to have legal malpractice insurance (also called lawyers professional liability insurance or LPL coverage) OR inform a client that she/he does not have malpractice insurance at the time of the client’s engagement or at ANY time subsequent to the engagement if the lawyer does not maintain such insurance. (See Ohio Rule of […]
2015 NABRICO Annual Conference in Columbus, OH
OBLIC is pleased to host the 2015 NABRICO Annual Conference in Columbus, OH on September 30 – October 2, 2015. NABRICO is the National Association of Bar Related Insurance Companies, an association comprised of 19 member companies which provided legal professional liability insurance in numerous states and provinces in the United States and Canada.
Second Annual Golfing for Greatness golf outing
OBLIC to host its Second Annual Golfing for Greatness golf outing on September 1, 2015 at Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club in Powell, OH. Save the date!
Just Suppose Someone Files a Grievance Against You…
Just Suppose Someone Files a Grievance Against You… By George D. Jonson Filing a grievance against a lawyer is easy. A grievance can be filed by anyone – a client, another lawyer, a judge, or a neighbor who is mad about the way you cut your grass. Instructions on how to file a grievance can […]
