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In this course, Sam Johnson, attorney with Scott Douglass & McConnico, LLP, discusses how lawyers can prevent legal malpractice claims. The course qualifies for one hour of CLE and Ethics credit for the State Bar of Texas.  Problems? Contact TLIE at 1-800-252-9332 or email us at [email protected]. Read more

Discussion of the Tri-Partite Relationship and Ethical Issues that arise because of the relationship between an insurance carrier, its insured, and defense counsel retained to defend a claim against the insured, with a focus on the duty of loyalty, duty to exercise independent judgment, conflicts of interest, and duty of confidentiality.  The presentation also includes discussion of relevant disciplinary rules and ethics opinions. Read more

In this course, attorney Cynthia Benavides discusses the mechanics and pitfalls of starting a law practice.  A Presentation of tips and best practices as an attorney begins a new practice. Read more

A discussion of an attorney's duty to be competent in technology, including a discussion of the relevant ABA and Texas ethics opinions on technology issues. Also includes real world examples where attorneys failed to comply with their duties of competency and confidentiality as it relates to technology and terms of service of well-known third-party providers that a lawyer needs to be aware of to ensure client confidential information is protected.  This course qualifies for 1:00 hour CLE Credit and .50 hour Ethics Credit. Read more

Discussion of legal issues unique to Plaintiff Personal Injury Lawyers – Includes discussion on applicable disciplinary rules implicated by these requirements, and potential malpractice pitfalls Read more

A high-level discussion of ethical pitfalls encountered by attorneys during the intake process, contracting with the client, multi-client conflicts, subpoena of a client file, withdrawing representation, death of a client, settlement issues, liens, how to respond to negative reviews and duties of departing lawyers.  The course qualifies for 1 hour of CLE and Ethics credit for the State Bar of Texas. Problems? Contact TLIE at 1-800-252-9332, or email us at [email protected]. We do our best to resolve problems during business hours. Read more