What is Legal Malpractice? When Can You Sue Your Lawyer?

Legal malpractice is when a lawyer violates the legal standard of care and causes permanent damage to a valid case. In plain English, this means the following: 1. Lawyers have what is known as a standard of care. This means that in a given set of circumstances, a lawyer is expected to do certain things. […]

Does Lying about Past Drug Use on a Bar Application Cause Trouble?

Question: Can an attorney be disbarred in Illinois if they lie about drug use in their bar application? I am licensed in PA and do not recall any questions about past drug use on the bar application.  I quickly looked at the application under character and fitness on the Illinois bar site, and I do […]

Should I Worry about my Facebook Account Getting Hacked?

Question: What happens if my Facebook account gets hacked? The asker is wondering what will happen if their Facebook account gets hacked, and how to prevent it from happening. Keep a secure password, include numbers, letters, characters and so on.  Have good malware protection on your computer. Don’t access your account on public computers that […]

What Suggests a Teen Would Make Good Lawyer Some Day?

Question: I am interested in being a lawyer. How do I know if I will make a good one? What characteristics do lawyers have? What Characteristics? Lawyers need to be able to think like lawyers. This is a unique mindset that you develop if you go to law school. Not everyone can learn to think […]

Will an Attorney Be Denied a License Due to Therapy?

Question: If I am in therapy can I be denied a license to practice law? I don’t recall ever hearing of someone being denied entry to a bar simply because he or she has seen a therapist. Law is a very stressful profession, and many lawyers see therapists. It is often a smart thing to do. […]

Do I Need a Physical Office for my Law Firm?

Question: Do lawyers need a physical office? Law firms can be quite successful without a formal office. If you meet clients, then you need a place to meet them that is appropriate. You can rent a conference room or space in another firm for this purposes. That way you can seem to have an office for […]

The Bar Exam is Soon and I am Flipping Out? What Should I Do?

Question: I am freaking out over the bar exam in one week. What should I do? Hi there. First, take a deep breath, be assured you are far from the only person in this position. Things aren’t hopeless.  Especially if you have a good brain in your head, a good head on your shoulders, and […]

Is There Social Media a Business Must Do?

Question: Is there specific social media that a business must do? I think it depends on the business. I agree, every business can benefit from using social media, but first you have to consider the type of business and what result the business desires. A retail store might want to sell via Facebook, or it might […]