Category Archives: Attorney-Client

California Bar Explores Joining Movement for Non-Lawyer Practice

Another straw in a gathering wind. This article in the California Bar Journal reports on the Bar’s Board’s exploring the possibility of limited practice professionals: The State Bar Board of Trustees has expressed interest in examining a limited-practice licensing program … Continue reading

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Claudia Johnson on Lay Legal Self-Help Support in the Small Claims Context—A Trend To Watch?

In health care it is very common that persons who suffer from long term conditions or illness, or go through traumatic experiences, join self help support groups. Doctors often recommend support groups to help persons learn about self care, increase … Continue reading

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British Columbia Leaflet on Preparing for an Interview with a Lawyer

This leaflet is an interesting model, prepared for litigants in the Supreme (i.e Superior) Court of BC. Titled “A Guide to a Successful Interview with a Lawyer” the leaflet includes a step by step process for preparing for an efficient … Continue reading

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