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LEGAL ETHICS: What Attorneys Need to Know About Referrals

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Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
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Pennsylvania 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 Upon Request 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
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57 minutes
Brenda Wahler
With Brenda L. Wahler from Law Office of Brenda Wahler
Recorded June 18, 2024
Product ID 98780

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Overview

Building Bridges Without Breaking Rules

When and how should you refer out a case? What are the top mistakes attorneys make with fee agreements? Do you know how to handle conflicts of interest in referrals? In this legal ethics course, our faculty outline best practices for legal referrals. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your knowledge - register today!

  • Learn the dos and don'ts of fee sharing.
  • Discover best practices for drafting fee agreements.
  • Identify the risks of attorney-client matching websites.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Rules of Professional Conduct
  2. What You Need to Know About Fee Sharing/Fee Splitting
  3. Referring Out a Case: When and How
  4. Fee Agreement Drafting Essentials
  5. Handling Conflicts of Interest
  6. Attorney-Client Matching Websites: Top Risks
  7. Ethical Best Practices in Advertising and Marketing

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Product ID 98780

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska 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
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Illinois 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 Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania 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 Upon Request 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
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  1. LEGAL ETHICS: What Attorneys Need to Know About Referrals

    1. Rules of Professional Conduct
    2. What You Need to Know About Fee Sharing/Fee Splitting
    3. Referring Out a Case: When and How
    4. Fee Agreement Drafting Essentials
    5. Handling Conflicts of Interest
    6. Attorney-Client Matching Websites: Top Risks
    7. Ethical Best Practices in Advertising and Marketing

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Brenda L Wahler
Brenda L.
Wahler
Law Office of Brenda Wahler
Speaker bio
Brenda L Wahler

Brenda L. Wahler

Law Office of Brenda Wahler
Brenda Wahler

is a solo practice family law attorney in Helena. Prior to entering private practice, Wahler was an attorney for the state of Montana. She earned her law degree from the University of Montana in 2002 following a career as a high school social studies teacher. A lifelong Montanan, she is also a historian and writer who enjoys digging into the deeper stories behind the myths of the American West. Wahler is past chair of the Law-Related Education Committee of the State Bar of Montana, past President of the First Judicial District Bar Association, and active in promoting civic education.

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