Look who's chatting; Pennsylvania lawyers had better introduce themselves on the Internet

Article Abstract:

Internet use and legal practice chat rooms bring with them considerations of legal ethics, and a Philadelphia Bar Ass'n ethics committee opinion on this issue cautioned lawyers using the Internet to follow rules against communication with nonclients, solicitation and the unauthorized practice of law. Moreover, they should be careful to follow the Model Rules of Professional Conduct on communicating with unrepresented clients and those represented by other counsel. The committee's advice does not differ dramatically from what CLE programs have been saying on the issue.

Laws, regulations and rules, Unauthorized practice of law

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Database detectives; lawyers are using the Internet to hunt information and win big

Article Abstract:

Lawyers' use of the Internet, ranging from the standard case providers such as Lexis and Westlaw to nonlegal Web sites for information to build their cases is described. Those described include a malpractice lawyer with favorite medical sites, an employment lawyer favoring Yahoo for the most current information on the companies sued, and a business and intellectual property lawyer favoring EDGAR, the SEC's web site.

Technology application, Legal research

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Casting your net for clients; using the Internet to attract clients has its risks

Article Abstract:

The risks of using the Internet in client development are discussed. An entry in an attorney directory, a law firm web site, or a personal web site are possibilities. A checklist for Internet client development is given.

Management, Web sites (World Wide Web), Web sites

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