On behalf of Law Office of Zachary D. Wechsler, APC | Aug 14, 2020 | Moral Character, Professional License Defense, Receiving And Maintaining Professional Licenses
When you are looking for mental health support, seeking treatment can be difficult. Even during a time when more people are talking about getting support, you might be nervous about asking for help. Law school and the practice of law can be exceptionally stressful,...
On behalf of Law Office of Zachary D. Wechsler, APC | Aug 12, 2020 | Moral Character, Professional License Defense
Dealing with criminal charges can be stressful. In addition to the possible consequences, the charges could also affect your ability to pass the bar exam’s character and fitness section. The character and fitness portion of the bar exam helps the bar association...
On behalf of Law Office of Zachary D. Wechsler, APC | Jul 30, 2020 | Professional License Defense
As an attorney, you likely feel that you have little room for error. If you made a mistake during a case, you may be facing a legal malpractice claim. The claim’s impact will depend upon the accusations made against you. While some face dismissal, others may lead to...
On behalf of Law Office of Zachary D. Wechsler, APC | Jul 2, 2020 | Professional License Defense
Following an arrest, you may face the revocation of your professional license. Lawyers and others with professional licenses may all face serious professional challenges to go along with the legal complications associated with an arrest. How can you protect your...
On behalf of Law Office of Zachary D. Wechsler, APC | Jun 3, 2020 | Professional License Defense, Receiving And Maintaining Professional Licenses
For many, a simple mistake can result in a criminal record. After carrying out their sentence, many of these people continue their lives without further offenses. They may seek a conviction dismissal or expunged to clear their criminal record and free them from the...
On behalf of Law Office of Zachary D. Wechsler, APC | May 25, 2020 | Moral Character, Professional License Defense
For decades, professionals have counted on the support of their friends to get through the rigors of graduate school. Late-night study sessions, coffee and flashcards have long been staples for students. In the past, students met on campus to support each other; now,...
On behalf of Law Office of Zachary D. Wechsler, APC | May 20, 2020 | Professional License Defense
Going into debt seems to be part of the process of getting a professional license. After all, the beginning of a professional license is typically several years of college and graduate school. As you and others around you are taking on more student loans and...
On behalf of Law Office of Zachary D. Wechsler, APC | Mar 26, 2020 | Professional License Defense
Attorneys and clients share an understanding of trust. If a client feels that trust has been breached or an attorney has acted unethically—whether it is true or not—the client has the option to file a complaint with the California State Bar. As an attorney, you may...
On behalf of Law Office of Zachary D. Wechsler, APC | Mar 25, 2020 | Professional License Defense
As a rule—and despite some claims to the contrary—lawyers are human. And as things go, humans make mistakes. Ergo, lawyers should expect, at some point, to make mistakes. The question then becomes: What should you do when you make a mistake? What legal and ethical...
On behalf of Law Office of Zachary D. Wechsler, APC | Mar 12, 2020 | Professional License Defense
It takes time, discipline and money to successfully navigate law school. It takes a whole lot more to gain admittance to the State Bar of California and become a practicing attorney. So much invested yet so little time to consider the consequences when facing a...
