The audiotapes and course book of this 4.1-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

• Discovery

• Clients With Diminished Capacity

• Limits Of Advocacy