Scots lawyers need to be alert to these differences so they can give
appropriate advice to a client with a potential choice of UK jurisdictions in which to seek their divorce.
1) Where a lawyer gives
appropriate advice to a client who does not accept such advice, the client can not later assert that the lawyer was negligent for not forcing her to listen.
Not exact matches
Mr. Todd and his prior firm were sensitive
to those differences, and Mr. Todd received expert
advice to ensure that the activities in which he engaged for
clients was
appropriate.
Like many firms, we have found ourselves trying
to give bits and pieces of
advice where we can
to other agencies struggling
to deal with these
clients but, as with those in detention, these are rarely straightforward cases and piecemeal pro bono
advice is neither an
appropriate or viable way
to assist.
We are mindful of our
clients» concerns and goals, including the need for obtaining sound and practical
advice and finding
appropriate solutions
to employment disputes in the work place.
Section 526 (a)(4), as written, prevents attorneys from fulfilling their duty
to clients to give them
appropriate and beneficial
advice not otherwise prohibited by the Bankruptcy Code or other applicable law.
In particular the court referred
to provisions in the Code that require agents
to encourage
clients to seek the assistance of professional
advice where
appropriate, and another provision that requires agents
to verify pertinent facts respecting a property.
We do this by listening very carefully
to our
clients first, and then providing the
appropriate legal
advice.
The lawyer should have sent his
client a short written memorandum setting out the
advice concerning the proper use of the corporate name; his failure
to do so, in this case, fell below the
appropriate standard of care.
It protects communication between a
client and a lawyer
to ensure that the
client may confidently provide all necessary information
to, and receive
appropriate advice from, the lawyer.
The Court can determine, for example, whether a lawyer's
advice was sufficiently accurate, whether the lawyer made an unacceptable error such as missing a governing statute or Supreme Court decision, or if the lawyer failed
to take
appropriate steps
to protect a
client's privileged information.
[7] A lawyer should also recognize that competence for a particular task may require seeking
advice from or collaborating with experts in scientific, accounting or other nonlegal fields, and, when it is
appropriate, the lawyer should not hesitate
to seek the
client's instructions
to consult experts.
In my experience, the vast majority of
clients engage in estate planning
to gain a sense of reassurance that their family will be cared for after their death in the manner that the
client thinks is most
appropriate,
to pay for documents
to be prepared without receiving the benefit of legal
advice may undermine the entire purpose of the planning in the first place.
As part of Hogan Lovells» «commitment
to gender identity equality», it will offer «
advice on communicating
to colleagues and
clients — both in terms of education and employing
appropriate language.»
Clients are asked
to rate individual lawyers and law firms on the following
client service criteria: quality of legal
advice, commercial awareness, industry knowledge, strategic thinking, billing transparency, tailored fee structures, value for money, responsiveness, effective communication, clarity of documentation, sharing of expertise,
appropriate staffing, project management, use of technology, loyalty and ethics.
Specially training collaborative lawyers work with both parties
to guide them through the process, and are available
to offer legal
advice and support
to their
clients when
appropriate.
Claire Brook, attracts praise for providing «
appropriate advice that is tailored
to clients» needs».
Having a strong IG foundation that includes an Official Electronic File Policy, supported by the
appropriate workflows and technology solutions, empowers your attorneys
to provide the best possible legal
advice to clients.
These claims go
to the very core of what lawyers are supposed
to do for their
clients — give legal
advice based on the
client's specific situation — and involve the lawyer not taking extra time or thought
to dig deeper and ask
appropriate questions about the matter.
These claims go
to the very core of what lawyers are supposed
to do for their
clients — give legal
advice — and basically involve the lawyer not taking extra time or thought
to dig deeper and ask
appropriate questions on the matter.
It is helpful
to get
advice from an accountant in a case where you are working
to determine an
appropriate guideline income for support purposes (I encourage my
clients to consult with an accountant regarding determination of income for support purposes regardless if they are paying or receiving support — it is very helpful); and
Use the opinions of the judge on the appropriateness of settlement where
appropriate to bolster your
advice to your
client on settlement, where
appropriate; and
Strategies that rely on
clients taking self - help measures after getting information or
advice, while
appropriate for the wider community, may cause marginalized people
to fall through the cracks.
Further, most experienced insurance agents also offer solid
advice to their
clients concerning
appropriate insurance coverage for their specific needs.
• Assess each assigned
client to determine his or her needs for community rehabilitation and inclusion • Create and implement individualized plans
to meet the requirements of each
client • Meet with each
client on a regular basis
to identify and discuss any problems or issues • Provide support and
advice through well - placed counseling services, in a one on one or group sessions • Refer
to clients to appropriate specialists or community agencies, depending on their individual requirements • Act as an advocate of assigned
clients, in front of families and government departments • Ascertain that the residential facility is conducive
to clients» wellbeing and health • Intervene in crises situations, placing special focus on
clients» safety and emotional wellbeing
An Attorney Assistant works under the supervision of an Attorney and performs certain key duties like offering legal
advice to their
clients, connecting them
to various senior officials, answering and transferring calls, offering legal documentation and necessary materials, helping the
clients take
appropriate legal actions, etc..
Compliance Officer — Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for identification and investigation of suspicious financial transactions Examine financial records, customer activity, and recommend
appropriate remedial measures Maintain comprehensive records detailing ongoing investigations, activity reports, and other pertinent data Coordinate investigations and situation reports with legal department and applicable regulatory authorities Develop proficiencies in industry specific financial monitoring software programs Perform public figure, employee,
Advice of Drawing, Dreyfuss and International Cash Letter investigations Design and implement employee training and development materials
to enhance team efficacy Serve on Oversight Committee
to assist in strategic planning and best practice development Train and oversee teller team and bank support staff ensuring professional operations Study internal literature
to become an expert on products and services Craft effective presentations and proposals regarding compliance best practices and
client investigations Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere
to company policies and procedures Strictly adhere
to budgets and schedules Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity
Health professionals will receive training on how
to provide culturally -
appropriate healthy - lifestyle
advice to their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
clients with the launch of the B.strong training program.
The complaint was based on the following duties found in the Idaho real estate license statutes: exercise of reasonable care; promotion of the best interests of his / her
client; disclosure of adverse facts
to the
client;
to conduct a reasonable investigation of the property; and, when
appropriate,
to advise the
client to obtain reasonable inspections or
to seek the applicable professional
advice (legal, tax, etc.).
It is also usually
appropriate to advise the
client to obtain independent legal
advice on their intended course of action.