Volume 19, Number 7
October/November 2002
COLUMNS
From the Editor jennifer j. rose
Something Fishy
The Chair's Corner Karen J. Mathis
Tolerance Through Education
Product Review Andrew C. Simpson
Attoneys' Fees
In the Solution Nancy C. Wear
Identifying the Alcoholic Client
Being Solo David Leffler
In the Beginning…
GP Mentor Rew R. Goodenow
Bar Service Is Business Development
FEATURES
GPSOLO
Volume 19, Number 7 October/November 2002
CONTENTS
FEATURES
A Field Guide to Section Officers
GPSolo gets "up close and personal" with this year's
leadership.
Handling Cases Outside Your Practice Area
Mary Ann R. Baker-Randall
No matter what your practice concentration or how long you've
been at it, there will come a case that will lure you outside
your usual specialty. Deciding whether to take it or refer it out
can be difficult; here are the major considerations.
Do's and Don'ts
Business Law
Joseph M. Hartley
Cases involving business matters are challenging. Working with
regulations, tax codes, and labor law may require a substantial
investment in research.
Tips for Specialization
Litigating the Business Case
Employment Law
Ellen Buckley
Carefully screening potential clients may be the best way to
protect yourself in an employment law case.
Poverty Law
John Roska
Getting low-income clients a nice settlement looks good on the
surface, but it could affect their eligibility for benefits they
currently receive.
Immigration Law
Frank E. Martínez
Assuming a fact can be fatal in immigration cases. Lawyers must
thoroughly investigate the who, what, when, where, and how
involving all parties.
Rules of Engagement
Stephen M. Terrell
The limited time it takes to draft and utilize engagement,
nonengagement, and disengagement letters may be the best work you
do to safeguard and manage your practice.
Experts: A Little Daubert'll Do Ya
Andrew C. Simpson
Amendments to the Federal Rules relating to Daubert make it
likely that any expert will be subject to increased scrutiny,
changing the nature of litigation across the country.
Taking an Appeal
Lisa Solomon
There's no sure way to guarantee your client will prevail on
appeal. But these tips will help guide and protect you throughout
the appellate process.
Criminal Law
Pauline A. Weaver
When the phone rings at midnight and a client's teenager has just
been charged with DUI, you'll find advance preparation a reliable
tool.
Sex with a Client: Always a Violation?
This issue's special point/counterpoint looks at the
ramifications of the ABA's recently adopted changes to the Model
Rules of Professional Conduct.
- When It Comes to Sex with a Client, Whom Do You Trust: Nanny or
the ABA?
Lawrence J. Fox - Adopt the ABA's Specific Prohibition
Nancy J. Moore
Domestic Relations Law
Mary Ann R. Baker-Randall
This crash course in divorce actions addresses property, debt,
alimony, and children, as well as jurisdiction and
fault/no-fault.
Real Estate Law
Deborah L. Wilson
Not covering the basics and failing to consider bankruptcy, tax,
and other federal statutes can prove disastrous for your
client.
Representing Nonprofits
Lisa A. Runquist
Save the Whales! Save the Wolves! Save the…Chipmunks?
Before you aid a client in setting up a nonprofit, brush up on
the law regarding corporations and exemptions.
Enjoy the benefits of membership:
- Award-Winning Periodicals
- Special Member Discounts
- Practice Area Committees
- Continuing Legal Education
- Networking Opportunities
- Leadership Opportunities
