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Who's in Charge Here?! Ethical Issues of Non-Attorney Law Firm Ownership

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1 hour
Michael Gorby
With Michael J. Gorby from Gorby Peters Law
Recorded May 30, 2025
Product ID 100351

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Overview

Why Some Argue That Model Rule 5.4 Is Outdated and Non-Attorney-Owned Firms Are the Future

Imagine a world where access to justice isn't an issue and every person has their legal needs met. While tackling this problem is no easy feat, many people think the main issue lies within Model Rule 5.4 - and that non-attorney law firm ownership would not only increase competition, but also, enhance efficiency and innovation. In this updates course, our esteemed faculty delve into the pros and cons of non-attorney law firm ownership. Review regulatory developments concerning non-attorney-owned firms, discuss the ethics of sharing fees with non-lawyers, and formulate strategies for reducing confidentiality risks in non-attorney-owned firms. Register today!

  • Take a pulse on current trends involving alternative business structures.
  • Demonstrate best practices for addressing conflicts in non-attorney-owned firms.
  • Discover essential guidelines for advertising in non-attorney-owned law firms.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. The Surge of Alternative Business Structures (ABS) Involving Non-Attorneys
  2. Key Changes in State Laws Regarding Non-Attorney-Owned Law Firms
  3. Establishing Ethical Profit-Sharing and Fee Practices in Non-Attorney-Owned Firms
  4. What You Need to Know About Conflicts of Interest and Financial Influence
  5. Minimizing Confidentiality Risks in Non-Attorney-Owned Firms
  6. Advertising Do's and Don'ts in Non-Attorney-Owned Firms That You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 1 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 1 Total
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  1. Who's in Charge Here?! Ethical Issues of Non-Attorney Law Firm Ownership

    1. The Surge of Alternative Business Structures (ABS) Involving Non-Attorneys
    2. Key Changes in State Laws Regarding Non-Attorney-Owned Law Firms
    3. Establishing Ethical Profit-Sharing and Fee Practices in Non-Attorney-Owned Firms
    4. What You Need to Know About Conflicts of Interest and Financial Influence
    5. Minimizing Confidentiality Risks in Non-Attorney-Owned Firms
    6. Advertising Do's and Don'ts in Non-Attorney-Owned Firms That You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Michael J Gorby
Michael J.
Gorby
Gorby Peters Law
Speaker bio
Michael J Gorby

Michael J. Gorby

Gorby Peters Law
Michael Gorby

is a founder and partner with Gorby Peters & Associates, LLC. He is a nationally recognized leader in complex corporate disputes, professional negligence cases, and liability issues that arise for property owners and managers, such as hotel chains, restaurants, shopping centers, apartment complexes, office buildings and other public venues. Since 1998, Mr. Gorby has served as the program chair for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia (an affiliate of the University of Georgia), on the topic of premises liability. He is also the author of a popular legal treatise, Premises Liability in Georgia, which is published by Thomson Reuters/West, and which is now in its third edition. Mr. Gorby serves as an instructor/lecturer for Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC) in the area of procuring government contracts, and is also a registered mediator. He earned his B.A. degree from Georgia State University and his J.D. degree from the University of Georgia School of Law.

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