Relationships in the Law – Avoid Trouble Before It Finds You
Category: On Demand
Member Price: $208
Non-Member Price: $260
Areas of Law: Ethics
NJ CLE: | NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 4 hours of total CLE credit, including 3.0 in Ethics and 1.0 in Diversity (Full Credits Available: NJ Advanced Diversity: 1.0, NJ Ethics: 3.0). |
NY CLE: | NY Diversity Non-Transitional: 1.0, NY Ethics Non-Transitional: 3.0 |
PA CLE: | PA Ethics Credit: 3.0
New: No PACLE fee is required for this program. To earn PA CLE credits, a valid PA Bar ID number must be entered into the CLE form provided after attending the program. |
Keynote
Moderator
- Carol Johnston, Esq.
- Supreme Court Clerk’s Office
Presenters
- Hon. Natalie S. Watson, J.S.C
- Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth County
- Barry J. Muller, Esq.
- Chair, New JerseySBA Ethics Diversionary Program
Fox Rothschild LLP, Lawrenceville
Learn how to successfully navigate the complex situations that often arise in even the most common relationships. The seminar will include:
- An overview of the rules and opinions related to relationships and the thought process behind them – what they intend to accomplish and whom they intend to protect.
- The latest case law related to relationships and ethics.
- Specific situations – obvious situations to avoid and to prevent yourself from unwittingly crossing the line.
- The attorney/client relationship – how and when is it established and when does informal advice become legal advice? What are your obligations when that happens?
- Ending a relationship – what the rules and cases say about ethically firing a client.
- Answers to your questions.