CBA SKILLED LAWYER SERIES 2017


Top 10 Ethical Traps That Litigators Should Avoid

Various ethical, professionalism and practice management issues can arise throughout the litigation process. A good understanding of potential traps and pitfalls allows lawyers to reduce their exposure to malpractice claims when advocating for their clients. This session will explore the practical steps you can take to avoid the most common ethical errors that litigators make.

After this webinar, you will be able to:

• Identify and understand ethical traps that litigation lawyers face in their everyday practice
• Appreciate the advantages of identifying ethical traps early on
• Develop strategies for resolving common ethical traps, including those related to conflicts of interest, courtesy between lawyers, and use and misuse of trust funds

This is the 8th session of the Essential Skills for Litigators webinar series.

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