This program will identify and focus on the principal business decisions and ethical issues an attorney should address while going through the process of establishing a solo practice.
In a 2021 ALPS Insurance survey of women attorneys, over 1/3 of respondents reported they were “dissatisfied” or “very dissatisfied” with their work/life balance. It seems there is a disconnect between the number of women in law schools and the number of women who enter (or remain) in the legal profession. That’s bad news for business and not a good indicator for the current culture of law practice.
This is an educational seminar designed to highlight and explore solutions to a common practice misstep that is in play with a significant percentage of malpractice claims, namely poor documentation of the file.
Are you an attorney looking to improve your client communication skills and find happiness in your legal practice? Introducing our exclusive course tailored for attorneys like you! Learn how to navigate challenging conversations, manage expectations, and provide unparalleled support to your clients throughout their legal journey — while setting boundaries that work best for you.
The program will begin with a brief review of the specific conflict rules from the Rules of Professional Conduct. From there, Mark will challenge the typical excuses for not maintaining a formal conflict checking system and detail what a state of the art conflict checking process looks like.
Attorneys continue to find themselves involved with “problem clients” for any number of reasons. This program asks the question why and shares practical advice as to how an attorney can avoid such clients in the future.
Every attorney would probably agree that learning about the law is very different from actually practicing the law. New practitioners have entered a profession where conflict is everywhere and they are trying to manage an assistant, clients, co-workers, opposing counsel, the court, and their personal lives. This program will touch on 10 things that help keep the plates spinning.
Trust account problems remain one of the top reasons attorneys are disciplined in the US. This program will start with a discussion of trust accounting basics, address common missteps lawyers make, and share back-office best practices to help attorneys stay on the right path.
Worried about becoming part of another alarming malpractice statistic? Protecting lawyers is what we do. Real-world examples and case scenarios will teach you how to stay on top of the ever-changing legal landscape and avoid potential pitfalls.
This program will address ethical, malpractice, and risk management issues that can arise when lawyers enter into various business relationships with other lawyers. Topics presented will include co-counsel and of counsel relationships, the use of contract attorneys, office sharing concerns, and things to think about when buying a law practice.
