In 1945, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks from Birmingham, Alabama, had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who had died in World War I. Weeks has been referred to as the “Father…
Seasoned Lawyer Referral Panel Member Bruce Bernstein Offers Advice for the Next Generation of Attorneys
The Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) has had the pleasure of counting attorney Bruce Bernstein, Bruce R. Bernstein Law Office, among its longest serving members. A panel attorney since 1991, Bernstein recently settled an LRIS labor relations case involving…
Perceptions of Lawyers Improves One Client at a Time with Lawyer Referral and Information Service
A July article in the ABA Journal titled “How Much Do People Think Lawyers Contribute to Society?” quoted a Pew Research poll finding that only 18% of Americans think lawyers contribute significantly to society and 34% believe lawyers contribute little…
LRIS Fund for Public Service: Panel Attorneys Support the Programs of the Justice & Diversity Center
Often, this column highlights a particular case referred by the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS), as well as the LRIS panel attorney who skillfully handled it. In many instances the attorney has achieved a significant monetary result for the…
Lawyer Referral and Information Service Spreads the Word About its Panel Attorneys
For the second year in a row, BASF’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) participated in the Golden Gate Business Association Pride Expo in June. Over 80 local LGBT friendly businesses and nonprofits were in attendance to share resources and…
Lawyer Referral and Information Service Publishes FAQs Related to DOMA and How it Could Affect Your Clients
On June 26, 2013 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of the Federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which defined marriage to be that between a man and a woman only, is unconstitutional. The Supreme Court also ruled…
What to do if your caseload is full or if a legal matter is outside the scope of your practice
More resources: For the community: Need an aviation accident attorney? Visit www.sfbar.org/lawyerreferrals/aviation-accident-attorneys.aspx for more information. Do you need a referral to an attorney for a different matter? The Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS) offers legal assistance from lawyers who are pre-screened for their…
Lawyer Referral and Information Service Labor Relations Panel Attorney Secures Six-Figure Settlement for Client
In 2010, a client contacted the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) seeking assistance with an employment matter. The client’s previous attorney had made no progress in negotiating with the former employer. Thankfully, LRIS Labor Relations panel attorney Aaron Minnis…
BASF’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service Continues to Educate Attorneys That Represent Small Businesses
For the second year in a row, BASF’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service, along with the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce presented, “Understanding ADA Requirements for Business,”a seminar for business owners and attorneys. Topics ranged from CASp inspections, accessibility, litigation…
Increase Your Client Base Through Limited Scope Representation
It may seem contradictory to state that providing limited scope representation (also known as unbundled services) as an option for clients can actually expand your business base but, as Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) Family, Real Estate, and Personal…