A recent post defending law firms that advertise heavily made a point worth agreeing with: A lawyer’s ability shouldn’t be judged by the size of a billboard. But that theory works both ways. Marketing Is Not a Measure of Merit Many excellent lawyers advertise on billboards, television, and other media.…
Read MoreFor most people, being involved in a lawsuit, workers’ compensation claim or a Social Security Disability claim, can be confusing, frustrating, and at times, scary. The world of law is uncomplicated for us because it is what we do. However, we realize that just like doctors don’t always explain the…
Read MoreImagine that one of the law firms that you hire to defend you and your insureds wants you to pay more, a lot more. It’s true. One law firm proudly states that it defends employers, self-insureds, and [insurance] carriers in matters involving workers’ compensation, auto claims, slips and falls, and…
Read MoreAh Hamlet, the famous line, "The lady doth protest too much, methinks," came to mind last in the context of lawyers, lawyer advertising, and the Rules of Ethics. As many people know, the majority of our firm's clients are lawyers and law firms, who trust us to provide ethical guidance,…
Read MoreToday's Philadelphia Inquirer has an entire section devoted to advertising for, oops, I meant highlighting the achievements of large law firms. Called "Influencers of the Law," the section focuses on the accomplishments of many large law firms in the Philadelphia area. It also includes (not inexpensive) advertisements for 15 of…
Read MoreBy now, everyone has heard about the Philadelphia Eagles and their rise to football supremacy as underdogs – the team that no one respected. On Sunday, we’ll see if the Eagles prove just how underrated and disrespected they were by winning the ultimate NFL prize, the Super Bowl. Many people…
Read MorePlease vote for the Havertown Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC in the Delco’s Best Lawyers poll in our major practice areas: Appellate; Personal Injury; Workers' Compensation. To do so, go to http://pa.journalregister.com/delcotimes/toplawyers/. Here’s why we believe we have earned your support. Our office is proud of our reputation for…
Read MoreOne of the first things they teach you in an arbitration class is that the Court may not overturn an arbitration award merely because it disagrees with the arbitrator’s reasoning. But, the Court did just that in School District of Philadelphia v. Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, Local 3. On July…
Read MoreAs a member of numerous bar associations, I know full well that they won't always take actions, or take positions, with which I agree. That's natural. For example, I was not a "fan" of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America's decision to change its name, or the efforts by…
Read MoreWhile advertising can be filled with hype, lawyers are supposed to comply with the Rules of Professional Conduct, which limit the content of their advertisements to statements that are quantifiable. In other words, an attorney can ethically say that he has had 14 verdicts of one million dollars, or that…
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