So you think distancing yourself from an uncooperative client is as simple as saying; in the words of Donald Trump; "You're fired?" Not so. Both ethical and fiduciary considerations come into play when a lawyer seeks to withdraw from ongoing representation of a client. This teleconference will provide a detailed discussion of those ethical rules; as well as the impact of withdrawal on relationships with the court; implications of common-law fiduciary duties and the ever-important consideration of getting paid after withdrawal.

What are the lawyer's obligations upon withdrawing from ongoing representation? What steps must be taken to successfully terminate your duties to that client? Under what circumstances is the lawyer entitled to recover any fees or expenses from its subsequent judgment in a contingent fee representation? How should you document your withdrawal?

This informative 90-minute teleconference will cover the full range of issues and identify best practices and potential checklists for considerations. It is something no lawyer can afford to miss; whether you are facing a difficult client relationship now or simply want to have the information on hand in case you need it in the future.

Faculty: Arthur L. Smith; Husch Blackwell Sanders; LLP

Verification and Attendance is the responsibility of Lorman Education For credit questions, please contact Lorman at 866-352-9540

On Demand CLE Hours: AK 1.5; AL 1.5; AZ 1.5; CA 1.5; CO 2; FL 2; GA 1.5; KY 1.5; ME 1.5; MS 1.5; MT 1.5; ND 1.5; NH 1.5; NM 1.5; NV 1.5; PA 1.5; SC 1.5; TN 1.5; VT 1.5; WA 1.5; WV 1.8; WY 1.5

On Demand Ethics Hours: AK 1.5, AL 1.5, AZ 1.5, CA 1.5, CO 2, FL 2, GA 1.5, ID 1.5, KY 1.5, LA 1.5, ME 1.5, MS 1.5, MT 1.5, NC 1.5, ND 1.5, NH 1.5, NM 1.5, NV 1.5, OH 1.5, OK, 2, OR 1.5, PA 1.5, SC 1.5, TN 1.5, UT 1.5, VT 1.5, WA 1.5, WV 1.8, WY 1.5

Self-Study CLE Hours: AK 1.5; AZ 1.5; CA 1.5; CO 2; FL 2; ME 1.5; MO 1.8; MT 1.5; ND 1.5; NM 1.5; NV 1.5; NY 1.5; OR 1.5; TX 1.5; UT 1.5; VT 1.5; WA 1.5; WV 1.8

Self-Study Ethics Hours: AK 1.5, AZ 1.5, CA 1.5, CO 2, FL 2, ME 1.5, MO 1.8, MT 1.5, ND 1.5, NM 1.5, NV 1.5, NY 1.5, OR 1.5, TX 1.5, UT 1.5, VT 1.5, WA 1.5, WV 1.8

On demand orders placed on a weekend or holiday will be fulfilled on the next business day.