As a bar defense attorney, Megan helps lawyers facing a California State Bar investigation. One of the most common questions
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Lawyers, Here’s How to Recover from Bar Discipline
Bar discipline is a serious matter. It’s a stressful time. If you don’t know how to recover from bar discipline,
Avoiding a Bar Complaint: Proactive Planning for the Most Frequent Attorney Client Problems
Current and former clients file bar complaints for various reasons. As a lawyer, you should proactively plan to handle the
How Law Office Technology May Help Lawyers Avoid an Ethics Complaint
Case management systems, practice management apps, cloud storage, and automation practices are examples of commonly used law office technology. When
Update: State Bar of California Fingerprinting Requirement
California Rule of Court Rule 9.9.5 states that all active California lawyers must be refingerprinted by the State Bar of
Ethics Complaint from the California Bar? Read This Before You Respond
Edited: January 28, 2019 to reflect the California Bar’s 2017 Annual Attorney Discipline Report. If you’ve received an ethics complaint
How to Properly Respond to a California State Bar Complaint
Being on the receiving end of a California State Bar complaint is angering, scary, and intimidating. Yet, as a lawyer,
Our Top 10 Posts of 2018
Here at Zavieh Law, we had a fantastic 2018. We hope you did, too! As we’re dipping our toes into
Legal Malpractice: Helping Your Family Cope with the Fallout Caused by a Bar Complaint
An allegation of legal malpractice is extremely stressful for lawyers. It’s also a terrifying experience for family. In this post,
Fitness to Practice: What Should You Do If the Bar Questions Your Ability to Practice?
There are few things more terrifying in the life of a lawyer than receiving a letter from the bar questioning