TLIE CLE Store

A review of the changes to Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct approved in the referendum and adopted by the Supreme Court, including a discussion of the significant new terminology as it relates to those Rules, new comments to the new/amended Rules and Terminology, and practical applications regarding same. Read more

An overview of ethical rules and laws surrounding fee arrangements between attorneys and their clients.  A discussion of how the disciplinary rules address the division of fees among attorneys, a lawyer's right to a security interest and how to resolve fee disputes with a client.    The course qualifies for 1.25 hours of CLE and Ethics credit for the State Bar of Texas.   Problems? Contact TLIE at 1-800-252-9332, or email us at freecle@tlie.org. We do our best to resolve problems during business hours. Read more

A review of how fee disputes arise, compulsory counterclaims for legal malpractice, and the practical implications of being involved in a fee dispute with a client.    The course qualifies for .75 hours of CLE and Ethics credit for the State Bar of Texas.   Problems? Contact TLIE at 1-800-252-9332, or email us at freecle@tlie.org. We do our best to resolve problems during business hours. Read more

Attorney Harry Potter presents 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 freecle@tlie.org. We do our best to resolve problems during business hours. Read more

Attorney Carrie Phaneuf provides a step-by-step overview of the grievance process when a complaint is filed against an attorney.  The presentation covers the process from the time a complaint is filed, the classification of an inquiry or complaint, investigatory hearings, just cause determinations, the grievance referral program and possible adjudicatory outcomes. This course qualifies for .75 hour of CLE and Ethics credit for the State Bar of Texas.  Problems?  Contact TLIE at 800-252-9332. Read more

This course will discuss ten methods for avoiding legal malpractice claims.  The course qualifies for 1 hour of CLE and Ethics credit for the State Bar of Texas. Speaker:  Jett Hanna, Senior Vice President (Retired), Texas Lawyers' Insurance Exchange.  Problems?  Contact TLIE at 1-800-252-9332, or email us at freecle@tlie.org. We do our best to resolve problems during business hours.  Read more