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Overview
Watch Out for These Everyday Traps and Scenarios
When it comes to real estate transactions, it's easy to get caught in an unanticipated and unwanted conflict situation. Don't miss or underestimate these dangers! Our seasoned faculty will highlight messy situations you do not want to get entangled in, with practical advice for managing conflicts in the event you and your clients decide to proceed regardless. Heighten your awareness and uncover straightforward advice for avoiding sticky scenarios - register today!
- Discover when you can and cannot blur your legal services with non-law business.
- Explore common, real-world client scenarios where conflict is likely to come into play.
- Learn best practices for handling gifts and invitations to invest in clients' real estate businesses.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Conflicts of Interest Rules: Current and Former Clients
- Wearing Too Many Hats: Attorney and Real Estate Agent, Escrow Agent, Title Agent, or Closing Agent
- Joint Representation Traps for Real Estate Lawyers
- Engaging in Business With Clients
- Gifts From Clients: Dos and Don'ts
- Imputation - Is the Conflict Contagious?
- Conflict of Interest Waivers: Use Cases and Drafting Best Practices
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2026 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2026 |
| Iowa CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2026 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-05-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-05-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 03-06-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2027 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2027 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2027 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2027 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2026 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1 Total | 03-06-2026 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 03-06-2026 |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
1 Total |
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CLE
Agenda
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Conflicts of Interest in Real Estate Transactions
- Conflicts of Interest Rules: Current and Former Clients
- Wearing Too Many Hats: Attorney and Real Estate Agent, Escrow Agent, Title Agent, or Closing Agent
- Joint Representation Traps for Real Estate Lawyers
- Engaging in Business With Clients
- Gifts From Clients: Dos and Don'ts
- Imputation - Is the Conflict Contagious?
- Conflict of Interest Waivers: Use Cases and Drafting Best Practices
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Richard J. Fox
is an attorney with the Law Office of Richard J. Fox PLLC, where his practice focuses on commercial and residential real estate. As legal counsel, he represents buyers, sellers and lenders in residential and commercial real estate transactions, including title searches and closings, as well as property dispute resolution through mediation and litigation. As a title insurance agent, Mr. Fox reviews title opinions and issues title insurance policies. He is admitted to practice in Vermont and Massachusetts, and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Mr. Fox is a member of the Vermont, Massachusetts and Chittenden County bar associations; and is an agent for Vermont Attorneys Title Corporation. He earned his B.A. degree from Rutgers College and his J.D. degree from The George Washington University Law School.
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