Ethics & Specialty Credits

4.29

Attorney Ethics: Top 8 Perils to Avoid

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 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
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 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
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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2 hours 56 minutes
Michael Fekete
With Michael J. Fekete from Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP
Recorded April 25, 2024
Product ID 98293

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Overview

Sidestep Costly Ethics Mistakes and Protect Your Reputation

This legal program focuses on the top ethical blunders that attorneys make and best practices for handling them. Discover common file management and calendaring mistakes, unearth the pitfalls of overestimating your odds of success, and more. Avoid errors that can jeopardize your license - register today!

  • Identify the pitfalls of taking a case outside of your practice area.
  • Uncover practical guidance for setting fees and handling client funds.
  • Develop strategies for updating conflict searches.
  • Examine best practices for preventing unintentional disclosures.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Accidentally Getting in Over Your Head
  2. File Management Mistakes, Calendaring Errors, and Missed Deadlines
  3. Accidentally Getting Ahead of the Client
  4. Problems With Attorney Fees and Client Funds
  5. Failing to Recognize Conflicts: Waivers, Tips for Updating Conflict Searches, etc.
  6. Overestimating Odds of Success - Problems and Pitfalls
  7. Preventing Accidental Disclosures
  8. Communications Shortcomings

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Product ID 98293

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 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
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 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
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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Agenda

All times are shown in

  1. Accidentally Getting in Over Your Head

    1. Pitfalls and Perils of Taking a Case Outside of Your Expertise
    2. Hidden Dangers in Cutting Corners at the Client's Request
    3. Inadequate Investigation, Discovery, and Documentation

  2. File Management Mistakes, Calendaring Errors, and Missed Deadlines

  3. Accidentally Getting Ahead of the Client

    1. Misunderstandings With Client About Scope of Authority
    2. Is There Even a Client?
    3. Engagement Letters - Top Attorney Mistakes

  4. Problems With Attorney Fees and Client Funds

    1. Budget Ranges and Reserves
    2. IOLTA Accounts
    3. Earmarking and Accounting

  5. Failing to Recognize Conflicts: Waivers, Tips for Updating Conflict Searches, etc.

  6. Overestimating Odds of Success - Problems and Pitfalls

    1. Clinically Evaluating the Client's Story
    2. Investigation Before Estimation
    3. Honesty About Case Weaknesses
    4. Projecting Confidence Without Overconfidence

  7. Preventing Accidental Disclosures

    1. Rules Governing Attorney-Client Privilege
    2. Over-Sharing Information
    3. Trains, Planes, Automobiles, Lobbies, and Elevators: Avoiding Critical Mistakes
    4. Email, Social Media, and Technology: Best Practices to Avoid Common Errors

  8. Communications Shortcomings

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Michael J Fekete
Michael J.
Fekete
Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP
Speaker bio
Michael J Fekete

Michael J. Fekete

Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP
Michael Fekete

is a partner with Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP, where he is a member of the firm's litigation department, as well as their real estate practice. He regularly represents individuals, business owners and companies, both publicly and privately owned, in litigation involving breach of contract, breach of warranty, consumer fraud claims, real estate, and restrictive covenants. Mr. Fekete has extensive experience representing publicly-owned REITs, developers, commercial landlords, and court-appointed receivers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York in all facets of real estate, including lease drafting and negotiation, and commercial tenancy matters. He is a member of the New Jersey State and Pennsylvania bar associations, and serves on the New Jersey District IV Ethics Committee. Mr. Fekete earned his B.A. degree at the University of Maryland, College Park and his J.D. degree at Rutgers Law School.

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