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Pro Bono Practice: Ethical and Loss Prevention Concerns

Learn practical considerations and concerns that can be associated with pro bono work.

Many people who make the decision to become a lawyer, do so in the interest of justice, and to help those who cannot help themselves. As a lawyer, pro-bono can be a worthwhile and rewarding process. Helping others within the realms of your legal expertise provides challenge and reward that transcends financial gain. How to effectively represent a pro-bono client, while ensuring you are protecting their rights and balancing your own case load may lead to ethical considerations that must be addressed. This topic will advise the attorney on what pro-bono representation is comprised of, various duties between attorney and client, errors and omission protection, and various other issues surrounding pro-bono representation.

66 minutes
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Agenda

Introduction

  • What Is Pro-Bono Representation?
  • Representation vs. Clinics
  • Why Would a Lawyer Provide Pro-Bono Representations?

Pro-Bono Clients

  • Opening a File
  • Duties Between Lawyer and Client
  • Communication Issues
  • Written/Formal Engagement Letters
  • Clients With Disabilities
  • Veteran's Court
  • Court Appointments

Liability Issues

  • Errors and Omission Requirements
  • Malpractice

Conclusion

  • Philanthropic Considerations
  • Ethical Considerations
  • Marketing Considerations
  • Closing a File
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OnDemand Course

Applications have not yet been submitted for Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Wyoming CLE for this course. However, if you are interested in obtaining CLE for any of the listed states or have any additional credit questions please email us at [email protected] or call us at 866-352-9540.

This course was last revised on November 23, 2021.

Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information.

  • AR CLE 1.0 including Ethics 1
     
  • This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of CLE by the Arkansas CLE Board, including 1.00 hours of ethics credit.
     
  • CA MCLE 1.0 including Ethics 1
     
  • Lorman Business Center, LLC. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor and this course qualifies for 1.0 CLE hours of participatory credit, of which includes 1.00 hours of ethics credit.
     
  • MT CLE 1.0 including Ethics 1
     
  • This program has been approved by the Montana Board of Continuing Legal Education for a total of 1.0 CLE credits, which includes 1.00 hours of ethics credit.
     
  • NM CLE 1.0 including Ethics 1
     
  • This program has been approved by the New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 hours of credit, including 1.0 hours of ethics credit.
     
  • NV CLE 1.0 including Ethics 1
     
  • This program has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE hours, including 1.00 hours of ethics credit.
     
  • NY CLE 1.0 including Ethics and Professionalism 1
     
  • This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York Continuing Legal Education Board for up to a maximum of 1.0 credit hours in the area(s) of Ethics and Professionalism for 1.00 hour. Each hour may be counted only as satisfying one category of credit. Duplicate credit for the same hour of instruction is not permitted. This course qualifies for credit for established attorneys only. Lorman Business Center, LLC. has a financial hardship guideline. Please contact customer service at 1.866.352.9539 for instructions on how to apply.
     
  • OR CLE 1.0 including Ethics 1
     
  • Approved for 1.0 CLE credits in Oregon, including 1.00 hours of ethics credit.
     
  • WA CLE 1.0 including Ethics 1
     
  • This program has been approved by the Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 hours of A/V credit, including 1.00 hours of ethics credit.
     
The CLE Code is ONLY a requirement when applying for CLE Credit in New York. Other states do not need to supply the CLE Code to apply for CLE credit.

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This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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Faculty

Matt Kelley

Matt Kelley

Howry Breen & Herman LLP

  • Trial attorney, Howry Breen & Herman, LLP, Austin, Texas
  • Civil litigation, business litigation, real estate litigation, personal injury litigation
  • Top Ten Person Injury Attorney in Texas under 40 for 2022, 2023, NAOPIA, Attorney Intel Top 50 Attorney in Austin for 2022
  • Member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Austin Bar Association, and Austin Young Lawyers Association
  • Texas Tech Law Review, comment editor
  • J.D. degree, magna cum laude, Texas Tech University School of Law; B.A. degree, Texas A&M University
  • Can be contacted at [email protected], 512-474-7300, or 1900 Pearl Street, Austin, Texas 78705
Christopher Lavorato

Christopher Lavorato

Howry Breen & Herman LLP

  • Partner with Howry, Breen & Herman, LLP, a record-setting trial law firm primarily serving plaintiffs in the state of Texas
  • Routinely represents clients in federal and state courts in cases alleging product defect, aviation mishaps, wrongful death, personal injury, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, clergy abuse, and sexual assault
  • Successfully tried, arbitrated, and mediated cases for over 20 years
  • Frequently provides pro-bono services to those in need, including military veterans
  • Recognized as Martindale-Hubbel AV rated, one of Austin’s Top Attorneys, and California and Texas Super Lawyers
  • Prior military officer and UH-60 Blackhawk pilot; FAA-certified commercial pilot (IFR / VFR)
  • J.D. degree, Santa Clara University School of Law; B.A. degree, University of San Francisco
  • Can be contacted at [email protected] or 512-439-4137
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Product ID: 409184
Published 2021
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