From my presentation at the 47th Annual Fall Board Meeting of NALS of Oregon:
Copyright 2011 Beverly Michaelis
Oregon Law Practice Management
Practice Management Tips for Oregon Lawyers
From my presentation at the 47th Annual Fall Board Meeting of NALS of Oregon:
Copyright 2011 Beverly Michaelis
Oregon Law Practice Management 
Bev, thanks for sharing this! I think it’s so great I shared the link in all the LinkedIn paralegal and legal staffer groups – and with the NCBA LinkedIn group as well.
Thanks Lynne!
Hi Beverly,
Would love to have seen this presentation! Very good.
One question, though: Can you explain the ARMS Test (Slide 12)?
Thanks,
Jackie Burnett
Crispin Employment Lawyers
Co-Chair, OTLA Legal Staff Section
Hi Jackie,
ARMS refers to arms-length – the importance of remaining objective in the face of pressures that can cause a lawyer to take a case that he or she shouldn’t. For example, agreeing to represent someone ONLY because the potential client is a friend, family member, offers you a tempting fee, or flatters you (“Only you can represent me.”). These situations typically don’t go well. The rule is: if you wouldn’t represent a stranger (at arms-length) in the same situation – then don’t represent the friend, family member, or person who is trying to tempt you with money or flattery.
Great explanation! Thanks Bev!