Ethics & Specialty Credits

4.54

Ethics: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, and Other Social Media Use by Attorneys

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 3 Total
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2 hours 58 minutes
Christian Ketter
Peter Ostermiller
Mark West
With Christian E. Ketter from Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd. + 2 others
Recorded June 26, 2025.
Product ID 100356

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Overview

Your Guide to Creating and Managing Ethical Personal and Professional Social Media Accounts

While social media provides attorneys with a variety of marketing opportunities, it also presents a great deal of legal landmines. This program shows you how to set up and manage various social networking accounts, digs into best practices for responding to breaches, and much more. Enhance your knowledge - register today!

  • Stay informed of critical rules concerning attorney social media use.
  • Examine best practices for ensuring appropriate online conduct.
  • Develop strategies for preventing confidentiality breaches.
  • Uncover practical guidance for ethically navigating social media and collecting evidence in case investigations.

*Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Social Media Advertising and Solicitation Rules
  2. Best Practices for Ensuring Proper Social Media Conduct
  3. Preventing and Responding to Confidentiality Breaches: Legal Essentials
  4. Ethically Using Social Media in Investigations: What You Need to Know

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 3 Total

Credit Details by Jurisdiction

CLE Credits
Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 MECLE Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 3: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of credit, which includes 0.0 hours of MCLE credit and 3.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Video Download - Alaska CLE - 3: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of credit, which includes 0.0 hours of MCLE credit and 3.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Arizona CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 3: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 3.0 hour of professional responsibility.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 3: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 3.0 hour of professional responsibility.

California CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Legal Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 3.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 3.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Video Download - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 3.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Colorado CLE Approved · 4 Total Credits
  • 3.6 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 4: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 4.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 3.6 professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 4: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 4.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 3.6 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 3: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 3.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 3.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 3: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 3.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 3.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 3.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 3.0 hour of ethics.

Georgia CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 3: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 3.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Video Download - Georgia CLE - 3: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 3.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 3.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 3.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Idaho CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 3.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Idaho CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 3.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Illinois CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 3.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Video Download - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 3.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Maine CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Video Download - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Minnesota CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 3.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 3.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Missouri CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Video Download - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Professional Fitness and Integrity

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 3.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

Video Download - Montana CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 3.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

North Dakota CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 3: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 3.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, or 3.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 3: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 3.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, or 3.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 30.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 30.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 3: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 3: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

New Mexico CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 3.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 3.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethical Considerations

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 3.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 3.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
  • 3.5 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - New York CLE - 3.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 3.50 credit hours. 3.50 hour can be applied toward the Ethics/Professionalism requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Video Download - New York CLE - 3.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 3.50 credit hours. 3.50 hour can be applied toward the Ethics/Professionalism requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
  • 3.5 Legal Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 3.50 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 3.50 hour of legal ethics.

Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 3.50 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 3.50 hour of legal ethics.

Oregon CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 0.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 3.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Oregon CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 0.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 3.0 hour of ethics credit.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 0.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 3.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 0.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 3.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 3.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 3.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Vermont CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 3.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 3.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Washington CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Washington CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 0.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 3.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 0.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 3.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Wisconsin CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 3.5: Approved for 3.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 3.5: Approved for 3.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits
  • 3.6 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 3.6: This program qualifies for 3.60 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 3.60 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 3.6: This program qualifies for 3.60 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 3.60 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Wyoming CLE Upon Request · 3 Total Credits
  • 3 Ethics

OnDemand - Wyoming CLE - 3: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.

Video Download - Wyoming CLE - 3: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.
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Agenda

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  1. Social Media Advertising and Solicitation Rules

    1. Key Rules of Professional Conduct
    2. What Constitutes Impermissible Puffing? What Constitutes Advertising?
    3. Is Using Social Media to Engage in Discussions and Build Relationships Considered Solicitation or Advertisement?
    4. Personal vs. Professional Accounts - Do Different Rules Apply?
    5. LinkedIn - "Specialist" or "Expert" Designation Ramifications
    6. Advertising Rules for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Other Platforms

  2. Best Practices for Ensuring Proper Social Media Conduct

    1. Tips for Setting Up and Managing an Ethical Personal (or Professional) Facebook Account
    2. The Ethics of Friending and Communications on Social Media
    3. Practical Guidance for Creating and Using an Instagram Account: Hashtags, Stories, Followers, etc.
    4. Snapchat Dos and Don'ts
    5. How to Set Up and Manage an Ethical Personal (or Professional) X Account
    6. Safeguarding Attorney-Client Confidentiality: Essential Guidelines
    7. General Rules on Using TikTok
      1. Inadvertently Creating an Attorney-Client Relationship via TikTok: Top Risks
      2. Thorny Issues Related to Inaccurate or Outdated Legal Information
      3. Going Viral: What You Need to Know About Posts That Reach Multiple Jurisdictions
    8. Understanding Attorneys' Supervisory Obligations Concerning Posts Made by Colleagues

  3. Preventing and Responding to Confidentiality Breaches: Legal Essentials

  4. Ethically Using Social Media in Investigations: What You Need to Know

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Christian E Ketter
Christian E.
Ketter
Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd.
Peter L Ostermiller
Peter L.
Ostermiller
Peter L. Ostermiller, Attorney at Law
Mark West
Mark
West
Law Offices of Mark West
Speaker bio
Christian E Ketter

Christian E. Ketter

Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd.
Christian Ketter

is an attorney with Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd. He is an adjunct professor of law at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and a member of the American Association of University Professors. Mr. Ketter is a former prosecutor and adjunct professor of criminal procedure at Morton College. He served as a judicial intern to Judge William J. Bauer on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Mr. Ketter is Associate General Counsel of the DuPage County Bar Association, the Editor-in-Chief of the DuPage County Bar Association's Journal, the DCBA Brief and the chair of the Association's Appellate Law Section, and serves on its Board of Directors. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Society of Scholars, and served on the Seventh Circuit Bar Association's Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Mr. Ketter has presented for the Institute for Paralegal Education, MyLawCLE, guest-lectured at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, and co-authored a 2022 presentation on jail litigation for the Illinois Sheriffs' Association Conference for Chief Deputy & Jail Administrators. His scholarship has been published in The University of Toledo Law Review, Wayne State Law Review, Florida Coastal Law Review, The Arizona State Sports and Entertainment Law Journal, UIC John Marshall Law Review, Campbell Law Review, Journal of Illinois Local Government Lawyer's Association, Illinois Bar Journal, Rutgers Law Record, and Cleveland State Law Review. Mr. Ketter's publications have been covered by Racism.org: Race, Racism and the Law and cited in the American Law Reports Federal Registry. He earned his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from DePaul University; and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from John Marshall Law School in Chicago.

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Peter L Ostermiller

Peter L. Ostermiller

Peter L. Ostermiller, Attorney at Law
Peter Ostermiller

is a sole practitioner concentrating in legal ethics and professional responsibility matters. In 1980 he obtained his license to practice law in Kentucky. His legal ethics and professional responsibility law practice began in the mid -1980s and, since the mid-1990s has been his practice concentration. He represents attorneys in disciplinary and reinstatement proceedings, judges in judicial ethics matters, and bar exam applicants. Mr. Ostermiller has also represented parties in attorney's fee dispute proceedings, and attorneys in legal proceedings in which sanctions have been sought against the attorney. He has represented parties in attorney disqualification proceedings and counseled lawyers and law firms in their respective rights, responsibilities and duties to other attorneys and their clients. He also serves as an expert witness at the state and federal level regarding legal ethics and professional responsibility matters. Mr. Ostermiller is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, Louisville Bar Association and Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers. Mr. Ostermiller earned his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Louisville.

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Mark West

Mark West

Law Offices of Mark West
Mark West

is a sole practitioner in San Gabriel, where he practices in plaintiff personal injury and wrongful death, products liability law, medical malpractice, and business civil litigation. He has published several articles and frequently lectures. Mr. West is admitted to practice in the Northern, Central and Southern U.S. District Courts in California; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; and Supreme Court of the United States. He has also been admitted pro hac vice in the state and U.S. District Court for Nevada and the U.S. District Court for Minnesota. Mr. West is a member of the American and Los Angeles County bar associations, State Bar of California, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Consumer Attorneys of California (past legislative district coordinator), and the American Trial Lawyers Association. He earned his B.S. degree from New Hampshire College (now Southern New Hampshire University) and his J.D. degree from Southwestern University School of Law.

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