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What I Wish I Learned in Law School: Running the Ethical Office in the 21st Century


Total Credits: 1.0 CLE, 1.0 Ethics

Average Rating:
   6
Categories:
Ethics |  Law Practice Management & Technology
Original Program Date:
Feb 24, 2021


Description

Claude E. Ducloux, Board-Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law, by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and former Chair of the Texas Center for Legal Ethics will present a 60 minute informative and entertaining presentation covering all of the typical elements involved in the practice of law:


  • Knowing what business you’re in!
  • Most common grievances:  lack of Communication, Neglect, Fees, Misuse of Retainers
  • Pro Active communication skills for success, daily rules and habits;
  • Interviewing skills and contracting; setting goals and metrics
  • Early discovery of, and handling conflicts of I\interest
  • Privacy policies and handling sensitive information;
  • Handling difficult clients, and difficult opposing counsel
  • Understanding the finances of your office, including budgeting and billing,
  • Avoiding fee disputes and claims
  • Correct use of client trust accounts
  • Resilience

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Overall:      4.8

Total Reviews: 6

Comments

Noela M

"Very practical!"

Teresa J

"Everything was so on point. "