Navigating partnership perils; many firms choose LLPs and LLCs as a preferred, though hazardous, course

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Some attorneys organize their firms as limited liability corporations or limited liability partnerships to reduce their liability for the acts of others as well as the firm's commercial obligation. The amount of protection differs. California's Limited Liability Partnership Law is broad, while in some other states limited vicarious liability applies only to tort claims arising out of the business dealings of a limited liability partnership or company. Other jurisdictions limited vicarious liability to acts arising out of the provision of professional services.

Standards, United States, Limited liability companies, Legal ethics

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Looking for Mr. Goodlawyer; what clients want

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Lawyers are showing a willingness to think of their practices in terms of what clients want. Interviews with law firm clients reveal the following desirable traits in an attorney: an understanding of the client's business; reasonable fees; timely, understandable billing; respectful treatment of clients; creative business and legal solutions; lawyers who appreciate that theirs is a service business; returning phone calls; listening skills; and asking the client's opinion.

Client development

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High-stakes standoff; out-of-state firms challenge Nevada bar over naming rule

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The Nevada State Bar's rule requiring all lawyers in an out-of-state law firm's name be members in good standing of the Nevada state bar is discussed. Two Arizona-based firms have filed a suit challenging this rule.

Nevada, Laws, regulations and rules, Business names, Nevada. State Bar

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