The audiotapes and course book of this 3.3-hour June 20, 2007 presentation by Richard B. Graves, Esquire, who has served as editor-in-chief of the third edition of the State Bar of Texas treatise on ethics, malpractice and disciplinary procedure, give a practical analysis of the common ethical pitfalls made by attorneys. Importantly, Mr. Graves explains how these are easily avoided and/or corrected.

Some, but not all, topics are:

• Overview

• Model Rule 1.4

• Informed Consent

• Confidentiality And Attorney-Client Privilege

• Communicating With Nonclients

• Responsibility For Misconduct By Subordinate Lawyers

• Reporting Misconduct Of Other Attorneys

• Withdrawal From Representation

• Client Funds

Special Note for New York Attorneys Also Needing FLORIDA Credit for this Course:

The 3.3 hour-version of this program is NOT approved for Florida CLER Credits. To obtain both New York AND Florida Credits for this course, please purchase the 5 credit, 250-minute program Ethics: Traps, Snares And Pitfalls – The Complete Course, available on the Florida product page on this website.