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OSBA Introduces “Ohio Docs”
The Ohio State Bar Association recently introduced its newest member service, OhioDocs, a library of thousands of legal documents and forms that have been automated using technology known as HotDocs. These templates allow lawyers to insert pertinent client information and automatically create customized documents. This new OSBA member service will provide increased efficiency and accuracy […]
2011 OSBA Convention Seminar to feature MINDING YOUR OWN BUSINESS: The Solo and Small Firm Lawyer’s Guide to a Profitable Practice
OBLIC will again present a joint seminar with the OSBA Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Section Board of Governors at the 2011 OSBA Annual Convention in Columbus, Ohio. The seminar on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at the Columbus Convention Center titled MINDING YOUR OWN BUSINESS: The Solo and Small Firm Lawyer’s Guide to a […]
Personal Injury Cases, Medicare Recovery and Advisory Opinion
Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline Advisory Opinion 2011-1 states in its Conclusion: “It is improper for a plaintiff’s lawyer to personally agree, as a condition of settlement, to indemnify the opposing party from any and all claims by third persons to the settlement funds. Such agreements are not authorized by Prof. Cond. Rule […]
More Collection Concerns
Credit card companies have agreements under which the terms of credit are extended. Often such agreements state that any issue with respect to the agreement for credit will be governed by the law of a certain state, whatever state that may be. A recent tact has been taken in some collection cases, alleging that attorneys […]
Hazards with Domestic Relations Agreements: Mean What You State, State What You Mean, etc.
A recent appellate decision demonstrates hazards that may be encountered when parties in divorce actions sign separation agreements that appear to meet the intent of the parties, but are found not to do so. A separation agreement stated that the parties would divide one spouse’s 401(K) retirement plan balance. When the parties attempted to obtain […]
Sample Letter of Representation
This is a sample letter of representation that you may utilize within your practice or however you may deem necessary. Sample Letter of Representation Dear Client: After reviewing the information you presented to us, as we have discussed, we will represent you concerning [full description of legal services to be provided]. Any other matter for […]
Coverage For Lawyers Formerly with A Firm
The OBLIC policy provides continued coverage for lawyers who were previously insured under a firm’s policy before leaving the firm for claims made against the lawyer if ‘the act, error or omission giving rise to a “Claim” occurred during a time period for which the person was previously insured by a policy issued by the […]
OBLIC Initiates New IT System
OBLIC policyholders who have seen new quotes since June 2010 will note that the format of the quoting information has changed. The Declarations page also will include more comprehensive descriptions of the endorsements that are listed and made part of the policy. The changes are part of an extensive IT development process in place for […]
Mortgages Under Fire in Bankrupcty Proceedings
It has become a regular exercise in the federal bankruptcy courts in Ohio to examine mortgage instruments for flaws in the execution of a mortgage. This exercise allows trustees to have the mortgage instruments found invalid, and the formerly secured creditor to usually end up with unsecured creditor status. This can be the case, even […]
TOD Affidavits For Real Estate
Ohio law changed effective December 28, 2009 regarding the transfer of real estate upon death. The procedure to be used now involves the preparation of an affidavit by the owner conveying the interest upon death, rather than a TOD deed. Existing TOD deeds recorded prior to that date are still effective. Sample affidavits can be […]
