Solo & Small Firm Section

As difficult as this year was, it has made me very thankful for my family, friends and my practice. I am also very thankful to the SSF executive committee and its section coordinator who worked tirelessly this year to provide solos and small firms across California the materials to adapt, manage and even thrive through the pandemic. And on that note, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, the solo small firm community, for giving us the opportunity to serve. Read more

The Covid-19 crisis has broad impact on all businesses and the world economy. This webinar focuses on the 8 strategies for solo and small law firms to survive and thrive during the crisis. Read more

During an informative, hour-long MCLE Training program, Barry Schreiber, Esq. will bring a new sense of awareness for attorneys regarding the aspect in the law as it relates to the legal ramifications of interpreting & translating. Barry will be sharing from personal experience as an attorney, as well as, Marketing Director of Allied Interpreting & Translating to give an inside perspective from both points of view. Read more

This program will identify seven important legal issues, including (1) Visitation with the other parent; (2) An infected parent; (3) Current visitation schedule and feasibility of it; (4) Parent lives abroad or in a different state; (5) Alternatives to in-person visitation; (6) Visitation parameters stipulated between the parties during the world pandemic; and (7) Whether court action is necessary to enforce orders. Read more

Impact of proposition 19 on parent child transfers and replacement of principal residence by seniors. Read more

Setting boundaries can be particularly difficult for Solo and Small Firm practitioners who are always looking to expand their revenue base. But saying no and creating bright line rules for your practice and improve your work life balance, improve your top and bottom line, and ultimately help you gain more satisfaction from your business. Read more

The issue of “Technology Competence” has recently come to the fore in California when the State Bar Board of Trustees recently approved an amendment to Rule 1.1 (Duty to Perform Legal Services with Competence) to include a comment that clarifies that a lawyer’s professional competence includes “…understanding the benefits and risks of using relevant technology.” Read more

The California Supreme Court and the State Bar are now accepting applications for their joint Blue Ribbon Commission on the Future of the California Bar Exam. The commission, anticipated to have 15 to 20 members, will develop recommendations concerning whether and what changes to make to the California Bar Exam, and whether to adopt alternative or additional testing or tools to ensure minimum competence to practice law. The commission will explore issues to ensure that the exam is an effective tool for determining whether applicants are prepared to practice law ethically and competently at a level appropriate for an entry-level attorney. Read more

The California Supreme Court announced in October that it approved the State Bar’s proposal for the provisional licensure of 2020 law school graduates. New Rule of Court 9.49 will be effective November 17, 2020, and the State Bar is slated to begin accepting applications on that day. Read more

Before moving to compel discovery responses, California law requires that the parties “meet and confer.” But what do you actually have to do to meet that requirement? Read more