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All Things Fees: From Engagement Letters to Fee Disputes


Total Credits: 3 CLE, 3 Ethics

Average Rating:
   21
Categories:
Ethics |  Law Practice Management & Technology
Original Program Date:
Nov 08, 2023


Description

Learn all you need to know about fees from our expert panel.  Discover what you should and should not include in your fee agreements, how to collect fees ethically, and what to do in case of a fee dispute. The discussion will include:

  •     Relevant ethical principles;
  •     Best practices for drafting fee agreements, including specific provisions to include and avoid;
  •     How legal fee agreements and billing relate to and differ from typical contracts;
  •     Issues that may arise during representation and how to prepare;
  •     Billing and collecting fees; and
  •     Resolving fee disputes ethically and successfully

Faculty
Renee Gerstman, Gerstman Law
Kelly Goldstein, Bar Counsel, State Bar of Arizona
Pat Sallen, Ethics at Law PLLC
Meredith Vivona, Practice Management Attorney, State Bar of Arizona

Chairperson
Sarah Epperson, Ethics Counsel, State Bar of Arizona*

*Also serving as faculty.

Handouts

Reviews

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Overall:      4.6

Total Reviews: 21

Comments

Scott S

"It is useful to have all the applicable ethical rules in one place. The hypos and answers were great. I suggest including sample language and/or a checklist for fee agreements."

Dale T

"Course was very useful and the multiple speakers kept it interesting along with the many questions that were asked. "

Jesus M

"The presentation of the material was really helpful. "

J Jeffrey C

"Very thorough"

Daniel R

"The panel was excellent."

Joel K

"I thought the presenters across the board were extremely competent and well prepared"

Anne H

"Very comprehensive information and handouts. "

Michael E

"Good panel of speakers. Clear and to the point"

Amanda T

"Great information, very detailed examples."

John H

"All information concise, relevant and timely. Panel well versed in topic area. "