Business & Securities Law

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Drafting Legal Opinion Letters for Business Clients

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2 hours 55 minutes
Patrick Sullivan
James Freeman
With Patrick Sullivan from Law Office of Patrick Sullivan, P.C. + 1 other
Recorded October 08, 2024
Product ID 99144

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Overview

Provide Solid Legal Backing to All Your Clients' Business Decisions

One of the primary tasks of a commercial law attorney is providing their legal perspective on business clients' new ventures, potential deals, and financial plans. In this legal course, experienced attorney faculty share their views on what makes a great legal opinion letter and review sample legal opinions for common scenarios. Provide solid legal foundation for your clients' business decisions and help them reduce risk - register today!

  • Find out what legal opinions are most frequently requested by business clients nowadays.
  • Determine what's sufficient and what are best practices in conducting due diligence for a legal opinion.
  • Review sample language that works.
  • Avoid costly mistakes commonly made with legal opinion letters.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Legal Opinions in Today's Business Law Practice: A Quick Overview
  2. Conducting Due Diligence and Legal Research
  3. Key Elements of a Legal Opinion Letter
  4. Business Law Case Studies: Reviewing Sample Legal Opinions
  5. Avoiding Top Mistakes

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas 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
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 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 Upon Request 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
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  1. Legal Opinions in Today's Business Law Practice: A Quick Overview

  2. Conducting Due Diligence and Legal Research

  3. Key Elements of a Legal Opinion Letter

  4. Business Law Case Studies: Reviewing Sample Legal Opinions

  5. Avoiding Top Mistakes

Who Should Attend

This practical legal guide is designed for attorneys. Accountants, business analysts, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Patrick Sullivan
Patrick
Sullivan
Law Office of Patrick Sullivan, P.C.
James F Freeman III
James F.
Freeman, III
Swanson Bernard, LLC
Speaker bio
Patrick Sullivan

Patrick Sullivan

Law Office of Patrick Sullivan, P.C.
Patrick Sullivan

is president and founder of the Law Office of Patrick Sullivan, P.C. His family has been practicing law in Indiana for over 100 years. As a fourth-generation attorney, Mr. Sullivan has had direct exposure to the evolution of the practice of law and to the legal institutions in Indiana. His practice areas include business planning, charitable giving, estate planning, litigation, probate, tax planning, and family law. Mr. Sullivan graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in finance and international business. He then obtained his juris doctorate from Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law. In addition to being an attorney, Mr. Sullivan is a certified financial planning (CFP®) practitioner, chartered benefits consultant (CBC), professional plan consultant (PPC), and licensed insurance agent for life, health and long-term care. He has also served in various leadership capacities, including serving as president of Foundational Insurance Advisors, LLC. Mr. Sullivan also serves on the Echelon Board of the Salvation Army. He writes on legal and business matters, and has been both featured and quoted in the Indiana Lawyer. Mr. Sullivan is licensed to practice law in Indiana.

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James F Freeman III

James F. Freeman, III

Swanson Bernard, LLC
James Freeman

is an attorney with Swanson Bernard, LLC, where he practices in the areas of construction, land use, church, commercial litigation, business, contract, employment, probate litigation, appellate practice, transportation, and corporate law. He is admitted to practice in Kansas and Missouri; and before the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Claims, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth and Tenth circuits, and the U.S. District Court for the districts of Kansas and Missouri. Mr. Freeman is a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan, Kansas and American bar associations; as well as The Missouri Bar. He earned his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Missouri at Kansas City.

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