An ideal attorney/client relationship runs smoothly from start to finish. The client is satisfied, refers friends and pays legal fees on time. The attorney enjoys professional, personal and hopefully financial rewards. However, the reality is that issues and problems (many of which are avoidable) can arise at any point during the course of representation.
This program offers a practical and strategic approach to developing and maintaining effective and ethical relationships with law firm clients.
Attendees will learn:
I. Ethical Standards Governing Lawyer Communication (MRPC 1.4)
II. Five Key Points to Address at the Outset of Representation - Essential elements of retainer agreements
III. How to Develop a Strong Client Communication System
IV. Four Keys to Avoiding Miscommunication!
V. Three Documents that Can Help You Avoid Malpractice Exposure. (Includes Discussion of MRPC 1.18)
VI. Strategies for Handling Difficult Client Situations *Obligations Upon Termination of the Relationship (MRPC 1.16)
Workplace investigations are now more complex, high-stakes, and scrutinized than ever before. Employ...
Effective representation depends on trust, communication, and responsiveness, yet these can break do...
During this course, you will learn about best practices and strategies for retaining intellectual pr...
This program examines mitigation strategies for white-collar defendants in the post-Booker sentencin...
This CLE program equips attorneys to advise clients on the legal, regulatory, and ethical issues ari...
This is a comprehensive continuing legal education program designed exclusively for personal injury ...
Discussion of religion and reasonable accommodation in the workplace. Thanks to the United States Su...
U.S. businesses providing online services that are used by minors face a rapidly evolving patchwork ...
This course analyzes federal contractor cyber security obligations under the Federal Acquisition Reg...
This program provides attorneys with a foundational understanding of derivatives and their role in m...