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How to Sell and/or Close a Law Firm:Workout with the ExpertsDate:Thursday, June 5, 2008Format: Teleconference and Live Audio WebcastDuration: 90 minutes |
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Sponsors: |
The American Bar Association General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division, Center for Professional Responsibility and the ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education |
1:00 PM-2:30 PM Eastern |
12:00 PM-1:30 PM Central |
11:00 AM-12:30 PM Mountain |
10:00 AM-11:30 AM Pacific |
Program Description
Most lawyers, like most people, try to avoid the inevitable: “Some day I’ll retire, but I don’t have to think about it now,” or “I’ll find a conservator next month.” We may plan to quit work but, like all phases of a career, a successful end requires sound planning. The time to start is now.
Based on chapters from the book, The Lawyer’s Guide to Buying, Selling, Merging and Closing a Law Practice, nationally known author and solo practice expert Jay Foonberg will focus on the major issues in selling and closing a law office and the three stages of: preparation, action, and what to do after the sale or closing. Topics will include:
- Who is going to do the work
- Client notification
- Preservation and destruction of files
- Protection of staff
In addition, Peter Geraghty, from the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility, will cover the ethical issues from the ABA Model Rules that guide the process, including:
- Significance of state variations
- Discussion of ABA Model Rule 1.17
- Ethical obligations of client files including notification and protection of client confidences
Get the “coaching” and specific materials you need to help you sell or close a practice!
Sign up today and email your specific questions to couringg@staff.abanet.org. The panel will adjust the content of the program and address your questions in the teleconference.
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Exclusive Offer for Program Participants Register now and save 20% when you order The Lawyer's Guide to Buying, Selling, Merging, and Closing a Law Practice from the ABA Web Store. Details on the registration confirmation page |
Program Faculty
Joseph A. DeWoskin (Moderator), Attorney, Waits, Brownlee, Berger & DeWoskin, Kansas City, MO
Jay G. Foonberg, Esq, Beverly Hills, CA
CLE Credit
1.5 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states/1.8 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states have been requested in states accrediting ABA teleconferences and live audio webcasts.*
NY-licensed attorneys: This non-transitional CLE program has been approved for experienced NY-licensed attorneys in accordance with the requirements of the New York State CLE Board for 1.5 total NY CLE credits.
The following states accept ABA teleconferences for CLE credit:
AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KY, LA, ME, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.
*States currently not accrediting ABA teleconferences: DE, IN, PA, KS, OH
Registration Options
Individual Online Registration
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$85 General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division Members
$85 Center for Professional Responsibility Members
$125 ABA Members
$150 General Public
$50 Law Students
$60 Each additional registrant using the same phone line
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