Practice of Law
Nature Vacations
The origin of the word “vacation” comes from the Latin word vacare, which means “to be empty or free.” Some vacations that I have taken are consistent with this root wo… Read More
Practice of Law
Risk Management
The Accidental Client
Accidental clients have always been a problem for lawyers. These are the people who ask you a question about a claim they might have or a transaction they are navigating. Often, they are just … Read More
Education & Careers
Legal Legends of Color Honorees Announced
Lawyers Mutual congratulates the recipients of the North Carolina Bar Association’s annual Minorities in the Profession Legal Legends of Color Award. Each year, at the NCBA's annual meet… Read More
Risk Management
Conflicts Arising from Lawyer’s Own Advice
Some conflicts are obvious. For example, if a current client asks you to assert a claim against another client represented by the lawyer in the same litigation, Rule 1.7(a)(1) and 1.7(b)(3) of… Read More
Business of Law
Self-Sabotage: An Explanation for Irrational Behavior by Lawyers
Have you ever wondered why a lawyer would steal client funds when everyone knows that lawyers always get caught. Sure, there are those cases where a lawyer thinks he can get away with it by &l… Read More
Law Practice Management
Square Breathing: It Really Works
I hate going to the doctor. I have never walked away from a visit with my physician thinking, “I really want to do this more often.” When I do go, I am extremely anxious. The first… Read More
