Could it possibly be almost a quarter-century since I went to work for Lawyers Mutual?
It seems only last week I was whipping into the parking lot at Annapolis Drive - this was back before the move to Cary - and sprinting to my desk so John Q. Beard would see I was earning my pay.
Drew Erteschik and Colin McGrath, Poyner Spruill LLP
Nothing elicits a spike in blood pressure for lawyers quite like a Rule 11 motion-both for the filer and the recipient. Perhaps for that reason, no topic has drawn as much interest from those concerned about legal professionalism.
Building Relationships: John Hester Looks Back on Lawyers Mutual's 40 Year History
John Hester, Senior Claims Clounsel
Since 1985, Senior Claims Counsel John Hester has helped thousands of North Carolina attorneys with issues both large and small. To celebrate the company's 40th Anniversary, John shares some thoughts and reflections about Lawyers Mutual.
North Carolina attorneys are generous with their time in support of equal access to justice for all members of our state. Our profession has even adopted Rule of Professional Conduct 6.1, which encourages each attorney to provide 50 hours of pro bono legal services each year to those unable to afford them without expectation of a fee.
Jack's email access was about to change. His Yahoo email account, the one that he had since law school, received a password reset request. Since it is an email account that is not checked frequently, Jack didn't notice. But, since the account was used as his backup account in case he forgot his password, he didn't know it now, but Jack's law firm email had been hacked.
When: 4th Tuesday, monthly Where: NC Bar Center, Cary
This isa networking and education group for solo and small firm attorneys. They meet monthly to present a nuts and bolts programs on how to run a law practice.
Duke Law is taking a leading role at the intersection of law and technology, and we believe the Triangle can lead the way in legal technology development and law tech investment.
The NCBA presents Civil Collaborative Practice Training
When: April 18-19, 2017
Where: Holiday Inn Resort
1706 North Lumina Avenue
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
In collaborative practice, all parties - each represented by counsel - work in a cost- and time-effective manner to achieve a settlement that reflects the needs and interests of all.
