As promised in a previous column, here are more commonly misused words. Jive vs. Jibe Jive means to tease or to dance the jive. Jibe means to agree or be in accord. Disinterested vs. Uninterested Disinterested means impartial, having no…
Legal Writing Tip: The Three Types of Compound Words
Compound words are two or more words that function as a single unit of meaning. Their rules can be complicated and hard to remember. For example, is it book store or bookstore? There are three types of compound words. Closed…
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…
Legal Writing Tip: Begin with Your Conclusion
In law school, the IRAC formula was drilled into our brains. As a result, most legal briefs are structured using the Issue, Rule, Analysis and Conclusion format. Let me suggest an alternative. Banish timidity and make your demands at the…
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…
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…
Legal Writing Tip: Usage Guideline for Quotations
Quotation marks set off quoted or spoken language. Here are some usage guidelines: Periods and commas go inside quotation marks, including single quotation marks. She said, “Bill said, ‘I don’t think we should see each other anymore.’” Colons, semicolons and…
Courts to Attorneys: Be Ready to Try Your Case When It’s Called
As most of you know, the San Francisco Superior Court has weathered some extraordinary hardships in the past few years because of the impact of the great recession on the state’s economy and the concomitant reductions in court funding. Despite…
Business Development: Be Strategic
The Legal Marketing Association – Bay Area Chapter recently presented, “Putting Business Development to Work for You and Your Firm.” The seminar, exploring the broad topic of business development, featured: David Adams, founder and principal of Revenue Wise; Kelly Brown,…