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Credits: 2.0 ethics & professionalism credit hours
Description: In recent years, more than 35,000 legal malpractice claims have been filed annually against attorneys with malpractice insurance. Many more complaints have been filed against those who were not insured. Join our expert panel as they address daily practice and risk-prevention techniques to help reduce the possibility of a bar complaint and related malpractice claim being filed. Among the topics the panel will cover are the following:
- Choosing clients and cases to avoiding conflicts
- Communicating effectively
- Handling client funds properly
They will also provide examples and practical advice to help those who attend focus on problem areas that so often lead to complaints. Finally, the panel will discuss the major differences between relevant ethics rules in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
Experienced attorneys will find practical, innovative ideas to implement, while those newer to the practice of law will gain skills that will be useful throughout their legal careers.
Faculty: Julia L. Porter, D.C. Office of Disciplinary Counsel and Dennis J. Quinn, Carr Maloney PC
Fees: $89 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $99 D.C. Bar Members, $109 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $129 Others
The D.C. Bar CLE Program now offers discounted group registration rates! For more information, contact the CLE Office at CLE@dcbar.org or 202-626-3488.
Special Notice
If you are planning to attend this event in person at the D.C. Bar, please click here for more information concerning the Bar’s COVID guidelines and visitor policy. Also, if you are attending a class in person, we encourage you to bring a device or to download the materials prior to class as we will not be providing hard copies.