Solo & Small Firm Section

The California legislature frequently tweaks the state’s various leave laws, including the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”), and it did so again in 2022.  T Read more

The end of a year is a natural time to stop and reflect on the things we have; it is a time to reflect on all that is good in our life and the good we achieved this past year, whether large or small. Read more

As a solo and small firm, we don’t have the same kind of marketing budgets as the bigger firms. Staying present in our clients’ and potential clients’ minds is a challenge. Read more

The Supreme Court of California announced today it has approved rules put forth by the State Bar of California to implement the new Client Trust Account Protection Program (CTAPP), which includes new reporting requirements for attorneys. The program is designed to strengthen proactive oversight and regulation of client trust accounts.  Read more

The State Bar of California today submitted to the Legislative Analyst’s Office and legislative leaders a report proposing new discipline case processing standards. The report, required by Senate Bill 211 (last year’s fee bill) proposes shorter timelines than current averages, while differentiating timelines by case complexity and types of cases, prioritizing those that pose a greater risk to the public.   Read more

First, I invite you to join me and author an article for the Solo Advisor. All lawyers who are members of the CLA receive our content. I want all lawyers to share their life experiences as a lawyer in the Solo Advisor. Read more

At its September meeting, the State Bar of California Board of Trustees approved rules for implementing the Client Trust Account Protection Program (CTAPP) designed to strengthen proactive oversight and regulation of client trust accounts. Read more

The State Bar of California today informed the California Supreme Court that it is changing its interpretation of a statute to allow for greater transparency with respect to closed disciplinary complaints. Pursuant to this revised interpretation, the State Bar of California further informed the Court that it intends to disclose statutorily authorized information about closed complaints against disbarred attorney Thomas Girardi.   Read more

Hello and welcome to the Solo and Small Firm Section. This is my inaugural column as the incoming Chair for our section. Read more

It’s a common settlement term. Defendant will pay an agreed sum under an installment plan on specified dates. If defendant defaults, a larger sum is due as a stipulated judgment, to incentivize the payments. Read more