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Current Trends in Attorneys Fees - Flat Fees, Subscriptions, & Fiduciary Duty


Average Rating:
   814
Available Credit:
Not Available
Faculty:
Claude Ducloux
Duration:
1 Hour 04 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Product Type:
On Demand
License:
Access for 365 day(s) after purchase.


Description

This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of the purposes and goals of attorney fee agreements, delving into various billing models, including flat fees, hourly billing, contingent fees, and referrals, while also examining modern trends in legal billing, such as subscription models, flexible payment options, and the impact of social media.  The presentation emphasizes the critical importance of lawyers' fiduciary duty in ensuring fair and reasonable fees.

Credits


State Bar of Alaska (MCLE reciprocity may be available)

This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hour toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Alaska, including 1.0 hour General credit, which may include up to .50 hour Ethics.


State Bar of Arizona Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hours General credit, which includes .50 hours Ethics. 


State Bar of Arkansas Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is Ethics credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 


State Bar of California Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is Ethics credit.


Colorado Credit Statement

There are 1.2 hours of CLE credit, of which 1.2 hours are General credit, which includes 1.2 hours Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Delaware Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is for General credit, which includes .50 for Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 


The Florida Bar Credit Statement There are 1.2 hours of CLE credit, of which 1.2 hours are General credit, which includes .60 hours Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 
State Bar of Georgia Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .50 hour Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 


State Bar of Hawaii Credit Statement (Under Approved Jurisdiction Policy)

This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hour toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Hawaii, including 1.0 hour General credit, which may include up to .50 hour Ethics, according to the Approved Jurisdiction Policy of Hawaii.


Idaho Credit Statement

This is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is Ethics credit.  You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Illinois Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .50 hour Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 


Indiana Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hours General credit, which includes .50 Ethics credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Iowa Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .50 hour Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 


State Bar of Kansas Credit Statement

There are 1.2 hours of CLE credit, of which 1.2 hours are General credit, which includes .60 hours Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 


State Bar of Kentucky Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is for General credit, which includes .50 for Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


Louisiana Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hours CLE credit, including .50 Ethics (ETH) credit and .50 Law Office Practice (LOP) credit.  You will receive the activity number on your certificate, upon completion.


Maine Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hours CLE credit, of which 1.0 hours General credit.  You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


Maryland State Bar

Certificate to show completion only.  MCLE is not required in Maryland.


State Bar of Minnesota Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hours of CLE credit, of which .50 hours is Ethics credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Mississippi Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .50 hour Ethics.


State Bar of Montana Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hours of CLE credit, of which .50 hours is Ethics credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Nebraska Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .50 hour Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 


State Bar of Nevada Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is Ethics credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of New Hampshire Credit Statement (Note: Sponsor has not requested course accreditation)

This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hour toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of New Hampshire, including 1.0 hours General credit, which may include up to .50 hours Ethics.


State Bar of New Jersey Credit Statement

There are 1.2 hours of CLE credit, of which 1.2 hours are General credit, which includes .60 hours Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 


State Bar of New Mexico Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is Ethics credit.  You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of New York (under Approved Jurisdiction Policy)

This activity may qualify for up to 1.2 hour toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of New York, of which 1.2 hours is General credit, which includes .60 hours Ethics, according to the Approved Jurisdiction Policy of New York​.


Nonspecific Certificate of Attendance

Certificate of Completion only: 1.0 hours training completed. Sponsor has not sought accreditation.


State Bar of North Carolina Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .50 hour Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 


State Bar of North Dakota Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hours is General credit, which includes .50 hours Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Ohio Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour(s) of total CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour(s) is General credit and 1.0 hour(s) qualifies as Attorney Professional Conduct hours. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Oklahoma Credit Statement

There are 1.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hours are General credit, which includes .50 hours Ethics credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 


State Bar of Oregon Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .50 hour Ethics.  You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 


State Bar of Pennsylvania Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is for General credit, which includes .50 for Ethics. 


State Bar of Rhode Island Credit Statement (Note: Sponsor has not requested course accreditation)

This activity may qualify for up to 1.2 hour toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Rhode Island, including 1.2 hours General credit, which may include up to .60 hours Ethics.


State Bar of South Carolina Credit Statement

There is 1 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .50 hour Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 


State Bar of Tennessee Credit Statement There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is Dual credit.  You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.
State Bar of Texas Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .50 hour Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 


State Bar of Utah Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is for General credit, which includes .50 for Ethics.


State Bar of Washington Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hours is Ethics credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of West Virginia Credit Statement

There are 1.2 hours of CLE credit, of which 1.2 hours are General credit, which includes .60 hours Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 


Wisconsin Credit Statement

There is 1.2 hour(s) total CLE credit, of which .60 hour(s) is General credit and .60 is LPM credit.


State Bar of Wyoming Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .50 hour Ethics.



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Faculty

Claude Ducloux's Profile

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Director of Education

Lawpay


Attorney at Law, Board Certified in Civil Trial and Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization; LawPay’s Director of Education, Ethics and State Compliance.

Claude E. Ducloux is an attorney licensed in Texas, Colorado and California who speaks nationally on legal ethics, law office management, and trial-related topics.  In 2011, he won the highest statewide award from the State Bar of Texas for lifetime contribution to CLE and has been invited to speak in more than 500 programs since January 1, 2016. Claude has served as course director and creator of numerous CLE institutes and advanced courses. 

Mr. Ducloux has a long legacy of bar service, including being President of the Austin Bar Association, and serving as Chair of almost every major bar-related entity, as well as the Texas Bar Foundation.  He is a board-certified civil trial and appellate attorney in Texas.