‘Of Counsel’ relationship brings perks and potential pitfalls 
Published: November 26, 2012
Tags: 20 Things Lawyers Need to Know in 2013, client relations, Of Counsel, risk management
Many lawyers and law firms are seeking the benefits of entering into Of Counsel relationships without paying enough attention to the potential risks.
Firm represented by ‘of counsel’ can’t get fees
Published: October 12, 2012
Tags: attorney fees, Of Counsel, prevailing party
A law firm could not recover attorney fees under a “prevailing party” clause in its retainer when it was represented by “of counsel” in a collection matter against a client, the California Court of Appeal has ruled in reversing judgment.
Perks and pitfalls of the ‘Of Counsel’ relationship
Published: July 5, 2012
Tags: ethics, legal malpractice, Of Counsel
Many lawyers and law firms are seeking the perks of entering into Of Counsel relationships without paying enough attention to some of the pitfalls.
