Good afternoon Family Law Section members,
On
Thursday, Oct. 15, NJICLE will present
Webinar-Being Smart About Retainer Agreements: Forms, Issues & Analyses from
12 to 1:40 p.m.When it comes to working with clients, the most important document you have is the retainer agreement. While there are a wide variety of agreements, having a written record of the terms of your engagement provides both you and your clients with an essential layer of protection. It also provides clarity into the totality of the work you will be performing by both establishing the relationship and setting the expectations of both parties.
• What Critical Elements Should ALL Retainer Agreements Include?
• What are the most common issues attorneys face when trying to enforce retainer agreements, and how can they be avoided?
At this convenient luncheon webinar, our panel of highly respected New Jersey attorneys (who practice in different areas of the law) will share the retainer agreement procedures they follow, and the key items they consider when working with them. As an attendee, you'll tap into decades of experience from the convenience of your home or office. Most importantly, the strategies you learn can save you time, money, and hassle, and can be put to work immediately in your practice. Don't miss out – make your plans to attend today.
FACULTY
Moderator/Speaker:Thomas H. Prol, Esq.Past President, NJSBA
Fellow, American Bar Foundation
2018 recipient Mel Narol Award, NJSBA
2018 recipient, Professional Lawyer of the Year Award, The New Jersey Commission of
Professionalism in the Law
Adjunct professor at Seton Hall University School of Law
Sills Cummis & Gross PC, Newark
Speakers:William E. Denver, Esq.
Chair, NJSBA Solo and Small-Firm Section
The Denver Law Firm, LLC, Red Bank
Timothy E. Dinan, Esq.New Jersey Rising Star.
2018 New Jersey Law Journal New Leader of the Bar
2015 Inducted into the New Jersey Personal Injury Hall of Fame.
Laddey, Clark & Ryan LLP, Sparta
Edward Zohn, Esq.Zohn & Zohn, LLP, Warren
Tap into the experience and time-proven strategies of three highly experienced (and respected attorneys), as they share rock solid strategies and more for:• Retainer agreement requirements
• Contingent fee arrangements and the "reasonable" fee under R. 1:21-7 and RPC 1.5(b)
• The pros and downsides of contingency fees
• When is a retainer agreement unenforceable
• A review of current case law involving retainer agreements and the shifting landscape of ethical requirements
• Withdrawing as counsel in a contingent fee situation
• Bonus material: Fee agreements vis-à-vis the Offer of Judgment Rule & fee shifting
CLE Credits:NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 2.0 hours of total CLE credit. Of these,1.0 qualify as hours of credit for ethics/professionalism.
NJ CLE: Please note - This program is presented as an alternative verifiable learning format, and has been approved for 2.0 credits (50 minute hour), including 1.0 ethics/professionalism
PA CLE: 1.0 substantive and 0.5 ethics and ethics credits pending ($8 fee – separate check payable to NJICLE must be submitted at the end of the program)
NY CLE (t&nt): 1.0 professional practice and 1.0 ethics credits (Non-transitional for ethics)
The general tuition is $125.Click here to register for Webinar-Being Smart About Retainer Agreements: Forms, Issues & Analyses.
For questions or to register by phone, please contact an association representative at 732-214-8500 or
[email protected].
All the best,
Barb
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Barbara Straczynski
Director of New Media and Promotions
New Jersey State Bar Association
New Brunswick NJ
(732) 937-7524
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