Crisis Averted – What Disciplined Attorneys Wish They Knew Before It Was Too Late
Date: Jun 27, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $159.00
Non-Member Price: $199.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Ethics
Earn up to 3.3 credits, including 3.3 in Ethics! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
- Bonnie C. Frost, Esq.
- Chair, Ethics Diversionary Program
Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, P.C., Denville
Presenters
Every seasoned attorney has had that moment— “I wish I’d known that sooner.” In this seminar, an esteemed panel of ethics attorneys will turn lessons based on real disciplinary cases into proactive tips. Attendees will gain practical strategies designed to identify risks, uphold ethical standards, and safeguard your practice. From recordkeeping errors and communication troubles to conflicts of interest, the panel will cover common ethical pitfalls that can lead to professional consequences. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what disciplined attorneys wish they had known before it was too late.
Topics include:
- The Office of Attorney Ethics Random Audit Program and how it works
- Trust and accounting: common mistakes and how to avoid them
- Handling conflicts of interest, including with family members and business dealings
- Retainers: When do you need them? How do they help at fee arbitration?
- How to avoid personal behavior resulting in ethical problems
- Proper communication with clients – RPC 1.4
- Expediting litigation: Treating clients with respect – RPC 3.2
- Diligence obligations – RPC 1.3
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