What Does Law++ Do With Contracts? As part of an effort to help our community understand what we’re about, we’re answering this question. I spend more time on contracts than non-contract related activities in the firm. That’s probably because contracts encompass so many other areas of law. Mergers and Acquisitions, real estate, employment, and of […]
What can I do if I believe my attorney has over billed me?
Attorneys are not permitted to charge for work they did not do, nor charge you “excessive fees.” If you believe your lawyer charged for work that was not done, this is a clearer violation than just excessive fees. The difference lies in proving the work wasn’t done versus proving the attorney was not worth the […]
What Can I Do If I Think My Attorney Made A Mistake?
Attorneys are professionals who rely on their education, experience, talent, and their effort to do a quality job. Unfortunately, sometimes they can make a mistake. There are two types of mistakes that can be made: ethical and professional. Ethical Mistake When there is an ethical mistake, you can bring an ethics complaint against the attorney through […]
How do attorneys bill?
The most common way for a private attorney to bill is hourly. Attorneys bill from a hundred to thousands of dollars per hour, depending on the practice area, skill, demand, and other facts regarding the attorney. Contingency Bill Another way attorneys bill is on commission or contingency. This is more common in personal injury cases […]
What are Attorney Rules of Ethics?
Attorney Rules of Ethics are also called Rules of Professional Conduct. These are the rules established by the North Carolina State Bar and the Supreme Court of North Carolina that every attorney who is licensed in North Carolina must follow. Any violation of these rules may be reported to the State Bar by any person. […]
What’s with those Disclaimers on Attorney Websites?
You’re probably referring to a couple of specific disclaimers that you see repeatedly on attorney and law firm websites. Disclaimers – Educational The first disclaimer essentially states that any information posted on the website is for educational purposes only and does not, or was not intended to, constitute legal advice. This is a required disclaimer anytime […]
What does Conflict of Interest Mean?
A conflict of interest is a concept that exists in everyday life, but is something very specific when dealing with attorney’s Rules of Professional Conduct. In North Carolina, conflicts of interest are covered by Rules 1.7 & 1.8. Broadly speaking, an attorney may not represent a client if that representation would force the attorney to represent […]
What does an Attorney do for a Small Business?
Hiring an attorney can be useful in a wide variety of areas. Ultimately, what a lawyer can do for your small business depends on your needs and your wants. The tasks must be legal and compliant with the Rules of Professional Conduct. If your lawyer is willing to do it, and you’re willing to pay, […]
What is a B Corporation?
Recently, Law Plus Plus became the first law firm in North Carolina to become a Certified B Corporation. The first question almost everyone asks is “What is a B Corporation?” B Corporation B Labs defines B Corporations as “for-profit companies certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental […]
Questions to Ask Before Hiring your Business Lawyer
A law firm telling me the questions I should ask my business lawyer before hiring them? I bet these will (1) be really softball questions, and (2) be ones that Law Plus Plus is prepared to answer. Yes! They should be both, but that’s kind of the point. If your potential business attorney cannot answer […]
Why Did Law Plus Plus Become a B Corp?
As you know, a little over a month ago, we became a Certified B Corp, but we never gave the story behind why we choose this certification. To understand why we chose this, you also need to understand our origins. In 2012, Richard Bobholz wanted to be a part of a law firm that put the […]
Pay It Forward Pro Bono
Rule 6.1 of the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct reads, in part, as follows: Every lawyer has a professional responsibility to provide legal services to those unable to pay. A lawyer should aspire to render at least (50) hours of pro bono publico legal services per year. What this means is that the 50 […]