Tag Archives: Self-Regulation

Evaluation of the North Carolina State Bar

Posted on February 10, 2016 by The Legal Reformer

Something is rotten in the state of North Carolina . . . or at least in the State Bar (“Bar”). Former North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr has called for a full independent review of the Bar, which is the entity … Continue reading →

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From “Grand Bargain” to “New Deal”?

Posted on October 25, 2015 by The Legal Reformer

Historically, certain professions, including attorneys, have enjoyed the benefits of a “Grand Bargain” with society – prestige, income and self-regulation – in exchange for their expertise, integrity and client-side manner.  But according to Richard and Daniel Susskind, father and son authors … Continue reading →

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Attorney Tip #6 – Be Upfront

Posted on July 18, 2014 by The Legal Reformer

When a client brings you a matter that will likely result in fees higher than the matter’s value, do you advise him/her of that fact?  If you hesitated to respond “yes,” even in the slightest, this tip is for you: … Continue reading →

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One Judge’s Take on “The Secret Life of Judges” and Judicial Bias

Posted on April 18, 2014 by The Legal Reformer

In 2006, former Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, Dennis Jacobs delivered a lecture at Fordham Law School titled “The Secret Life of Judges.”  In his lecture, Judge Jacobs described “the judicial mentality,” as “a habit … Continue reading →

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Steubenville Rape Case: A Conflict of Interest Handled Properly

Posted on March 18, 2013 by The Legal Reformer

The guilty verdict is in, handed down by Judge Thomas Lipps in the Ohio teen rape case that gripped so many: Trent Mays and Ma’lik Richmond guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl. “Arrogance” was the hauntingly descriptive word used by … Continue reading →

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It’s 2012, Do You Know If The Attorney You Are Choosing Has A Disciplinary History?

Posted on July 20, 2012 by The Legal Reformer

In the long-running saga of Lindsay Lohan’s legal troubles, every single misstep — each dirty drug test, every missed court appearance, even a profane message etched on her fingernail — was publicized, scrutinized and dissected in tabloids the world over. … Continue reading →

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