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Overview
Steer Clear of the Biggest Ethical Hazards
What steps can be taken to safeguard confidentiality for the client and their documents? How can conflicts with financial or personal interests be resolved? Where can a personal injury case go wrong and what steps can be taken to prevent catastrophe? Accompany our experienced faculty for a compact look at the common mistakes made in personal injury cases. Register today!
- Discover the greatest risks to the relationship between you and your client.
- Prevent common mistakes regarding the handling of client documents and funds.
- Learn skills for securing crucial deadlines before they cost you the case.
Abbreviated Agenda
- You Can't Tell the Future: Avoiding Definitive Statements and Maintaining Honesty
- Communicating and Handling Documents Confidentially
- Meddling With Client Funds
- Due Dates and Due Diligence
- Professional Introspection: Conflicts of Interest
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-08-2026 |
| Alabama CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
1 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-08-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-08-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-08-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-08-2026 |
| Florida CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-31-2026 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-08-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-08-2029 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-07-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-07-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-08-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 11-08-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-08-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-08-2027 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-08-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-08-2027 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-08-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-08-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-08-2027 |
| Ohio CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-08-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-08-2026 |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-07-2026 |
| Utah CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-08-2026 |
| Washington CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-07-2029 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 11-08-2026 |
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CLE
Agenda
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Top 5 Legal Ethics Pitfalls for Personal Injury Lawyers
- You Can't Tell the Future: Avoiding Definitive Statements and Maintaining Honesty
- Communicating and Handling Documents Confidentially
- Meddling With Client Funds
- Due Dates and Due Diligence
- Professional Introspection: Conflicts of Interest
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Matthew J. Focht
is an attorney with Pressler, Senftle & Wilhite, PC. He practices in the area of personal injury law in both Maryland and the District of Columbia. Mr. Focht has deep experience in managing a broad range of high-stakes personal injury matters on behalf of victims and surviving family members, including automobile accidents, slip and falls, professional negligence, wrongful death cases, and a variety of other serious matters caused by avoidable negligence. He earned his B.A. degree from Loyola College in Maryland and his J.D. degree from Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law.
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