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Legal Ethics: Terminating Legal Representation

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Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
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Mississippi CLE Approved 1 Total
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Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.2 Total
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Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
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Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
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Virginia 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
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 1 Total
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Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
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1 hours 3 minutes
Todd Galante
With Todd M. Galante from Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC
Recorded February 25, 2026.
Product ID 101588

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Overview

Saying Goodbye to Your Client, Not Your Career

Knowing when and how to ethically terminate representation is a vital skill for every attorney. This course outlines when termination is required, when it's allowed, and how to protect yourself and your clients throughout the process. Don't risk ethical missteps that can jeopardize your practice and professional license - register now!

  • Recognize circumstances that permit or mandate terminating legal representation.
  • Explore the procedures for consensual withdrawals and contested exits.
  • Gain insights on protecting client confidentiality while justifying your withdrawal.
  • Identify your duties before and after representation has been terminated.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Mandatory Withdrawal: When You Must Terminate Representation
  2. Permissive Withdrawal: When You May Terminate Representation
  3. Consensual Withdrawal vs. Moving to Withdraw
  4. Stating Your Reasoning While Protecting Privileged Information
  5. Pre and Post-Withdrawal Obligations: Communications, Case Files, and More

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Product ID 101588

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 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 Approved 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 1 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 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
Mississippi CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 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
Rhode Island 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
Virginia 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
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 1 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
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  1. Legal Ethics: Terminating Legal Representation

    1. Mandatory Withdrawal: When You Must Terminate Representation
    2. Permissive Withdrawal: When You May Terminate Representation
    3. Consensual Withdrawal vs. Moving to Withdraw
    4. Stating Your Reasoning While Protecting Privileged Information
    5. Pre and Post-Withdrawal Obligations: Communications, Case Files, and More

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for attorneys looking to maintain an ethical practice.

Speakers

Todd M Galante
Todd M.
Galante
Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC
Speaker bio
Todd M Galante

Todd M. Galante

Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC
Todd Galante

is a partner with Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC. He practices in the areas of commercial litigation; commercial and residential real estate and other foreclosures; bankruptcy (Chapters 7, 13 and 11); state court insolvency/assignment for the benefit of creditors; loan workouts; lender liability; fraud; franchise law and litigation; trademark and unfair trade practices; general equity matter; partnership, corporate, limited liability company, closely held corporate and family business litigation; certain labor and employment litigation; white collar crime defense; municipal law; and attorney ethics. Mr. Galante is a certified arbitrator, mediator and mediator mentor, handling both private and court appointed civil matters through the Superior Court of New Jersey arbitration and mediation programs. He is a frequent speaker who has been repeatedly listed in Best Lawyers in America, New Jersey Monthly Magazine Super Lawyers, New York Magazine - New York Area's Top Lawyers and Corporate Counsel - Top Lawyers. Mr. Galante is an adjunct professor at Rutgers University. He earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Rutgers University and his J.D. degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. Mr. Galante is a member of the American and New Jersey State bar associations, American Trial Lawyers Association, American Bankruptcy Institute, and local bar associations. He is a member in good standing of the bars of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey; Southern, Eastern and Northern districts of New York; and Eastern District of Wisconsin.

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