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Ethics of Freelance Legal Services: Issues & Best Practices

Average Rating:: 430
Available Credit:: Attorney Conduct | Ethics | General | Law Practice Management (LPM)
Faculty:: Claude Ducloux
Duration:: 1 Hour
Format:: Audio and Video
Product Type:: Webinar - Also available: On Demand
License:: Never Expires.

Dates

Event Dates

Wed, Nov 20, 2024 - 03:00pm to 04:00pm CST

$0.00 - Base Price

Description

This 60-minute presentation explains the attributes of the freelance legal service engagement from the perspective of both the hiring firm and attorney, as well as the freelance lawyer. We cover the duties to reveal conflicts by the limited revelation of certain client information and the duty to shield the freelance lawyer from unnecessary access to other firm files. Also discussed are the various financial relationships and how freelance service varies from “fee-splitting” with outside lawyers. Additionally, we discuss the duty to supervise and the need, in some jurisdictions, for special appearance pleadings if the freelance services are obtained for litigation. Finally, we cover the differences between freelance and “unbundled” legal services as well as the best practices for each party to observe.

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Alabama 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 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 .50 hour General credit, which may include up to 1.0 hour Ethics.

State Bar of Arizona Credit Statement

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

State Bar of Colorado Credit Statement

There is 1.2 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.2 hour is Ethics credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of Connecticut Credit Statement

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

State Bar of Delaware Credit Statement

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

Florida Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 1.2 hours is for General credit, including 1.2 hours Ethics. This activity also qualifies for 1.0 hours Labor & Employment Law Certification credit. 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 .50 hour is Ethics credit. 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 .50 hour General credit, which may include up to 1.0 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 Ethics credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

Indiana Credit Statement

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

State Bar of Kansas 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 Kentucky Credit Statement

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

State Bar of Louisiana 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.

Maine Credit Statement

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

State Bar of Missouri Credit Statement

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

State Bar of Montana 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 Nebraska 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 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 .50 hours General credit, which may include up to 1.0 hours Ethics.

State Bar of New Jersey Credit Statement

There is 1.2 hours of CLE credit, of which 1.2 hours is Ethics credit. 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.

New York Credit Statement This activity may qualify for up to 1.2 hours towards your annual CLE requirement under New York’s Approved Jurisdiction Policy, of which 1.2 hour(s) qualifies for Ethics credit.

State Bar of North Carolina 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 North Dakota 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 Ohio 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 Oklahoma 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 Oregon 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.

Pennsylvania Credit Statement

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

Puerto Rico Credit Statement

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

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 .60 hours General credit, which may include up to 1.2 hours Ethics.

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 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 Utah Credit Statement

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

State Bar of Virginia Credit Statement

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

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

State Bar of Wisconsin Credit Statement

There is 1.2 hours of CLE credit, of which 1.2 hours is Ethics credit.

State Bar of Wyoming Credit Statement

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

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Faculty

Claude Ducloux Related Seminars and Products

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.

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