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Credits: 2.0 ethics & professionalism credit hours
Description: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the ethical considerations surrounding attorney fees and client relationships in the District of Columbia. This insightful class offers practical insights into setting fees, managing agreements, and addressing challenges at every stage of client representation. Led by experienced faculty, this session explores the following topics:
- Best practices for setting and negotiating fees
- Crafting effective and compliant fee agreements
- Managing contingent, fixed, and hybrid fee arrangements
- Ethical considerations when accepting ownership interests in lieu of cash fees
- Proper handling of fees and compliance with trust account rules
- Navigating referral fees and third-party payment arrangements
- Billing and ethical obligations for temporary or contract lawyers
- Steps to ethically withdraw for non-payment of fees
- Protecting your rights upon termination or withdrawal from a case
Whether you're new to private practice or seeking to refine your approach, this class provides actionable strategies and clarifies your obligations under D.C.’s ethics rules. Don’t miss this essential opportunity to strengthen your practice while safeguarding your professional reputation.
Faculty: Thomas B. Mason, HWG LLP and Rebecca Neal, D.C. Office of Disciplinary Counsel
Cosponsors: None
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.
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