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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 freecle@tlie.org. We do our best to resolve problems during business hours. 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

LEGAL MALPRACTICE LIABILITY A high-level overview of a claim for legal Malpractice TEXAS ADVERTISING RULES A high-level overview of TDRPC 7.01 and attorney advertising TEXAS DISCIPLINARY RULE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT 2.02 A high-level overview of Rule 2.02, the comments to Rule 2.02, and the McCamish Texas Supreme Court Case that discussed Rule 2.02 These three short courses qualify for 0.75 hour of CLE credit and 0.50 hour of 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