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12 Steps to Avoid Being Sued for Legal Malpractice

Content Partner: NBI, Inc (National Business Institute, Inc.)

Price:	$199.00*

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Description:

Legal malpractice claims filed by former clients are on the rise. Are you doing everything you can to head off trouble? Our experienced faculty will share their savvy, proactive strategies and techniques to help you protect yourself. Don't risk your reputation - enroll today! Learn how to recognize and avoid areas of potential legal malpractice. Find out how to identify conflicts of interest. Identify routine client communication errors and know what to do to avoid them. Refine your engagement letters to ensure realistic client expectations.
Who Should Attend
This legal ethics course will assist attorneys and legal professionals in avoiding legal malpractice.
Course Content
Ask Questions to Profile "Problem Clients" Have a System in Place to Avoid Conflicts of Interest Once a Client is Accepted - Identify the Scope of Engagement in a Letter Avoid Engagements Outside the Attorney's Area of Legal Knowledge Throughout the Course of the Engagement - Manage the Client's Expectations Maintain Constant Communication With the Client Context of the Engagement - Avoid Aiding and Abetting Claims Do Not Take on More Cases Than You Can Handle Use a Firm Calendar Provide Adequate Supervision to Associates and Support Staff Avoid Fee Disputes Periodically Reacquaint Yourself With the Rules of Professional Conduct


Practice Areas:		Accounting & Business of Law, Professional Liability

Online Media Type:		Audio

Production Date:		12/22/2009

Level:		Intermediate

Category:		Standard

Duration:		1 Hours, 1 Minutes

Online Format:		On Demand

Course Type:		Public

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Purchase of this product provides online access for 180 days. If you are purchasing a live webcast, you will receive complimentary access to the on demand version for 180 days once it becomes available. Please note that the on demand and podcast versions may, or may not be accredited in your state.

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AK, AZ, CA, CO, ME, ND, NJ, NY-EXPER, VI, VT, WV

Alaska

Total Credits: 1

Specialty Credits: Ethics 1

Status: Reciprocal Credit Available

Expiration: N/A

Training Type: Online

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Speakers:

•	Daniel E. Tranen - Partner, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP


	This product is designed to provide information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought.