Solo & Small Firm Section

At its July 23 meeting, the State Bar Board of Trustees took significant steps to strengthen the discipline system, establishing a special committee—the Committee on the Special Discipline Case Audit—to further analyze the audit report on closed discipline complaints against Thomas Girardi and propose a comprehensive corrective action plan. Read more

As a seasoned corporate and transactional attorney, Dani Fontanesi provides companies with the tools and legal expertise needed to help them grow, scale, and thrive – strategically. Read more

When deciding whether to use interrogatories or depositions in discovery, there are several things to compare. Read more

Can you believe it, we are almost through with Summer 2021! Read more

Is a Code of Civil Procedure section 998 settlement offer that requires the plaintiffs to indemnify the defendants against potential future claims of nonparties valid? Read more

Today the State Bar of California published its second digital annual report. Read more

This month’s SSF Attorney of the Month Spotlight falls upon attorney David B. Durrett of the law firm Young, Cohen & Durrett, LLP. Mr. Durrett was nominated and a finalist this year for the SSF Excellence in Practice Award by his peers. Read more

You moved for summary judgment, received the opposition papers, and now it’s your turn to reply. Read more

Can you believe it, we are in July and 2021 is already more than halfway over! Read more

Richard D. Kaplan’s gained a reputation over three decades in practice for resolving complex criminal defense matters that threaten livelihoods and reputations. Perhaps of equal importance is his ability to achieve these results quickly, allowing his clients to move past the matter and on with their lives. Read more