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- Due Diligence When Selecting a Web Development Firm
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Due Diligence When Selecting a Web Development Firm
Every legal practice needs a website — that stopped being a question years ago. The question of today is how you to properly select a proper web development firm when building and maintaining a website for your law practice. As with any technologically-advanced environment where few people know how it exactly works, the Internet can be a scary and frightening place, and there are people and organizations out there that can intimidate and mislead even the most confident and knowledgeable attorney with jargon, misinformation, and out and out lies. This course will help you determine how to best manage your practice online by arming you with the knowledge of how to separate those that would take your practice into unsavory or illegal areas from those that want to partner with you and build a respectable and upstanding web presence.
Specialty Areas: Law Practice Management
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | Oregon (OR) | South Dakota (SD)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Law Practice Management
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Original Production Date: 11/01/2009 - Estate Planning Opportunities Under the 2010 Tax Relief Act
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Estate Planning Opportunities Under the 2010 Tax Relief Act
Attorney Bradford N. Dewan provides an excellent review of estate planning opportunities under the 2010 Tax Relief Act. The main issues discussed by Mr. Dewan include the provisions of the 2010 Tax Relief Act, how your client’s plans may be affected, and planning opportunities under the Act. Other areas covered by Mr. Dewan include limitations, the gift tax, the estate tax, modified carryover basis rules, portability, bypass trusts, planning strategies, and clawback. Brad N. Dewan is a tax and estate planning attorney licensed to practice in the states of California, Hawaii and Wisconsin. During thirty years of practice, Mr. Dewan has emphasized tax planning for both individuals and their related business and charitable entities.
Specialty Areas: Areas of Professional Practice
Practice Areas: Taxation, Trusts and Estates
Offered In: Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Florida (FL) | Illinois (IL) | Nevada (NV) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Areas of Professional Practice
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Original Production Date: 02/01/2011 - Family Law Mediation: An Alternative to Traditional Dispute Resolution
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Family Law Mediation: An Alternative to Traditional Dispute Resolution
Attorney-mediator Diana Mercer provides a comprehensive overview of alternative dispute resolution and family law mediation, from neutrality and mediation styles to different mediation strategies. As a mediator, Diana stresses the importance of a positive and collaborative conversation designed to promote both recognition of common interests and compromise for differing interests. Other topics discussed include the five steps of mediation, opening statements, the mediation process, and selecting a mediation style.
Specialty Areas: Skills
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Nevada (NV) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | Oregon (OR) | South Dakota (SD)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
3.00 credit hours | 3.00 Skills
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Original Production Date: 01/01/2009 - Family Law Mediation: Conflict and The Tools to Avoid It
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Family Law Mediation: Conflict and The Tools to Avoid It
Attorney-mediator Diana Mercer provides an in-depth analysis of family law mediation, from the nature and sources of conflict to the settlement conference. A veteran litigator who now devotes her practice solely to mediation, Diana is outgoing and down-to-earth as she strives to make clients and attorneys feel at ease in solving family law cases, from divorces and custody to premarital agreements. Other topics covered include intervention tools, interest-based negotiation, convening and mediation readiness and the steps of mediation.
Specialty Areas: Skills
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Nevada (NV) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | Oregon (OR) | South Dakota (SD)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
2.50 credit hours | 2.50 Skills
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Original Production Date: 11/01/2009 - Family Law: Client Interview and Intake
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Family Law: Client Interview and Intake
(Part 1 of 9 - Can be taken individually) Conducting a successful client interview is a crucial to the success of your family law case. The first client interview helps to educate the client, evaluate client management issues, set client expectations, and ultimately gets you hired. Course provides detailed information on how to conduct a successful first client interview — from the initial phone call to spotting possible red flags at case intake. Other topics covered include free consultations, setting retainers and fees and how to properly assess a client’s case. A number of documents are also included in the class: fee retainer agreement, unbundled fee agreement, budget and income sheet, financial information sheet, personal data & information form, and an intake form.
Specialty Areas: Areas of Professional Practice
Practice Areas: Family Law
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | New York (NY) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Areas of Professional Practice
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Original Production Date: 05/01/2009 - Family Law: Crafting a Developmentally Sound Parenting Plan
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Family Law: Crafting a Developmentally Sound Parenting Plan
(Part 7 of 9 - Can be taken individually) Your client’s parenting plan needs to serve the children’s best interests as well as work for the parents. A detailed plan based on the children’s ages and bonds with the parents will have the best chance of being adopted by the court as well as insuring a successful post-divorce co-parenting relationship. Course thoroughly examines physical and legal custody, reviews model language to include in the parenting plan, and discusses online parenting calendars.
Specialty Areas: Areas of Professional Practice
Practice Areas: Family Law
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | New York (NY) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Areas of Professional Practice
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Original Production Date: 05/01/2009 - Family Law: Discovery Basics
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Family Law: Discovery Basics
(Part 3 of 9 - Can take individually) Discovery in family law goes well beyond the required court forms. Learning to read tax returns, pay stubs, and other financial documents can help you discover undisclosed income and assets. Course details where and how to find the information you’ll need to advise your client, settle, and try a case.
Specialty Areas: Areas of Professional Practice
Practice Areas: Family Law
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | New York (NY) | South Dakota (SD)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Areas of Professional Practice
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Original Production Date: 05/01/2009 - Family Law: Drafting a Tight Judgment
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Family Law: Drafting a Tight Judgment
(Part 8 of 9 - Can be taken individually) Family law is a minefield of potential malpractice and unintended consequences. And while family law may vary from state to state, there are many practical considerations that go into crafting an airtight judgment that will give your client a clear roadmap of everyone’s rights and responsibilities and help you to avoid problems later in the proceedings. Course includes a judgment drafting checklist that covers the numerous issues any practitioner must consider in a family law case.
Specialty Areas: Areas of Professional Practice
Practice Areas: Family Law
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Nevada (NV) | New York (NY) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Areas of Professional Practice
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Original Production Date: 05/01/2009 - Family Law: Negotiating a Settlement
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Family Law: Negotiating a Settlement
(Part 5 of 9 - Can take individually) Since over 95% of all family law cases settle before trial, effective negotiation and settlement skills are essential to successful family law practice. Course details how mediation techniques can be deployed in negotiation, interest and position based negotiation, how to deal with inevitable impasses, and how to work with a client to expand their range of options. Attorneys will learn how to get the upper hand in negotiations and settlement meetings for favorable resolutions for your family law cases.
Specialty Areas: Areas of Professional Practice
Practice Areas: Family Law
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Nevada (NV) | New York (NY) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Areas of Professional Practice
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Original Production Date: 05/01/2009 - Family Law: Preparing for a Pretrial Settlement Conference
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Family Law: Preparing for a Pretrial Settlement Conference
(Part 6 of 9 - Can be taken individually) An attorney that thoroughly prepares at all phases will lose very few family law cases. Because many cases settle at the pretrial conference stage knowing what to expect can mean the difference between an acceptable settlement conference and a successful recommendation from the settlement officer. Course details what to anticipate at the pretrial settlement conference and how to properly address routine and special issues.
Specialty Areas: Areas of Professional Practice
Practice Areas: Family Law
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | New York (NY) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Areas of Professional Practice
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Original Production Date: 05/01/2009 - Family Law: Preparing for Evidentiary Hearings
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Family Law: Preparing for Evidentiary Hearings
(Part 4 of 9 - Can take individually) You’ll lose very few family law cases if you’re well prepared and much of this preparation should take place at the discovery stage in order to build a proper foundation for the rest of the case. From preparing with your client for direct examination to dealing with unconventional exhibits, course details what and how to prepare a family law case, and client, for an evidentiary hearing.
Specialty Areas: Areas of Professional Practice
Practice Areas: Family Law
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | New York (NY) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Areas of Professional Practice
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Original Production Date: 05/01/2009 - Family Law: Preparing Your Client for a Court-Ordered Custody Mediation or Evaluation
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Family Law: Preparing Your Client for a Court-Ordered Custody Mediation or Evaluation
(Part 2 of 9 - Can be taken individually) Thorough and ethical preparation of your client for a court-ordered custody mediation and evaluation can mean the difference between success and failure in a contested custody matter. These custody mediations and evaluations are critical in contested custody cases, yet clients routinely go into sessions without a basic knowledge about the process and what is expected of them, and often with inflexible positions on custody arrangements. Family lawyers, therapists and parenting educators can help clients dig themselves out of entrenched positions, evaluate their goals, and develop a child-centered parenting plan that will get them through the mediation and evaluation process and promote the best interests of their children.
Specialty Areas: Areas of Professional Practice
Practice Areas: Family Law
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | New York (NY) | South Dakota (SD)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Areas of Professional Practice
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Original Production Date: 05/01/2009 - Family Law: The Role of ADR in Family Law
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Family Law: The Role of ADR in Family Law
(Part 9 of 9 - Can take individually) Due to the backlog, expense and rigidity of the court system Alternative Dispute Resolution has become more popular than ever over the last few years. Nowhere is this more evident than family law, as clients have more control over costs, scheduling, and their ultimate fate. Attorneys will learn the basics of each form of ADR, how to advise clients about ADR choices, how to best select a neutral to suit your client’s case, and optimizing your advocacy for clients involved in alternative dispute resolution.
Specialty Areas: Skills
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | New York (NY) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Skills
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Original Production Date: 05/01/2009 - Fee Agreements: Ethics & Reasonableness
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Fee Agreements: Ethics & Reasonableness
With fee-shifting statutes and clauses expanding, litigation over attorney fees has reached record levels around the country. Recovering attorney fees often involves issues as complex as the case itself and knowing the standards and ethical rules will help you to maximize your attorney fee award. Join James E. King - an expert in attorney fee disputes – as he uses case law, advisory opinions, and Model Rules to detail both the ethics and reasonableness of attorney fees. Mr. King discusses ‘non-refundable retainers, classic retainers, flat fee agreements with incentivization, hourly agreements, the reasonableness of fees, attorney-client fee disputes, detecting attorney bill padding, block billing, fees descriptions in billing, fee requests, and loadstar statutes. Cases discussed include Fletcher v. Davis, Schatz v. Allen Matkins, Ramirez v. Sturdevant, Banning Ranch Conservancy v Superior Court of Orange County, Adams, et al. v. Colony Park Estates, and Welch v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Mr. King is the founder of the King Law Corporation in San Diego and specializes in attorney fee disputes, legal ethics, and advises corporate counsel and law firms on litigation costs. Mr. King has testified as an expert witness on numerous attorney-client fee disputes and has represented prominent clients such as Heisman Trophy winner Rashan Salaam, Prince Fahd Aziz of Saudi Arabia, and attorney Robert Shapiro. Mr. King serves as a Special Master for the State Bar of California and is Vice-Chair of the Fee Arbitration Committee for the San Diego County Bar Association. Mr. King also lectures and publishes works on the ethics and reasonableness of attorney fee ethics and other legal ethics topics.
Specialty Areas: Legal Ethics
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Ethics, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Personal Injury, Real Property, Trusts and Estates
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | Iowa (IA) | Kentucky (KY) | Louisiana (LA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Mississippi (MS) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
2.00 credit hours | 2.00 Legal Ethics
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Original Production Date: 05/01/2011 - Finding and Obtaining Electronic & Social Media Evidence at Trial
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Finding and Obtaining Electronic & Social Media Evidence at Trial
Facebook has become a virtual treasure trove of information for attorneys – but there is very little guidance on how to best deploy this electronic evidence at trial. Trial attorney Dan Gilleon provides firsthand experience of how to obtain this electronic evidence and how to use it properly at trial. Mr. Gilleon utilizes case examples from his own practice and addresses ethical issues, the Brian Giles case, finding information on Facebook, prejudicial vs. probative electronic evidence, how to get this evidence in at trial, authenticating pictures and other electronic evidence at trial, and subpoenas. A recipient of the “Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award” given to him by peer attorneys, Mr. Gilleon’s extensive trial experience has led to several significant verdicts.
Specialty Areas: Skills
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Personal Injury, Real Property, Trusts and Estates
Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | Iowa (IA) | Kentucky (KY) | Louisiana (LA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Mississippi (MS) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Skills
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Original Production Date: 10/01/2011 - Legal Transitions: Considerations for Starting A Law Firm
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Legal Transitions: Considerations for Starting A Law Firm
Ready to break off into your own practice, but don’t know if you’re quite ready? Running a successful law firm takes more than being a great lawyer ? it also requires sound business management. Join our panel of experts to learn more about the nuts and bolts of starting and running a viable law practice and receive practical guidance from attorneys who have successfully transitioned into their own practices. The panel includes Ted Kim of Kim Law Advisors & Leo Sullivan of Sullivan Lawyers. Debra Baker of Legal Vertical Strategies moderates the event.
Specialty Areas: Law Practice Management
Practice Areas: Business Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Litigation, Personal Injury, Sports and Entertainment
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Georgia (GA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | Oregon (OR) | South Dakota (SD)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.50 credit hours | 1.50 Law Practice Management
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Original Production Date: 11/01/2009 - Substance Abuse & Attorneys: Recognition, Understanding, and Intervention
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Substance Abuse & Attorneys: Recognition, Understanding, and Intervention
Join attorney M. David Meagher for an overview of the disease process of addiction and how it affects attorneys, their professional duties and the legal profession. Topics discussed by Mr. Meagher include the development of the warning signs of substance abuse, the impact in the personal and professional life of the substance abuser, who is in the best position to help, how to control process of intervening, treatment options for attorneys, and proper documentation techniques. In addition to working with families, friends and other professionals confronted with issues of substance abuse, Mr. Meagher represents clients in Federal and State courts. His practice consists of matters related to SLAPP Litigation, Business Litigation and Consumer Protection. Prior to entering law Mr. Meagher spent over 17 years in Chemical Dependency Treatment, Intervention training, Treatment facility management and consulting.
Specialty Areas: Legal Ethics
Practice Areas: Substance Abuse
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | Ohio (OH) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Washington (WA)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
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Original Production Date: 01/01/2011 - Substance Abuse: Tools for Reducing Stress and Anxiety in the Practice of Law
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Substance Abuse: Tools for Reducing Stress and Anxiety in the Practice of Law
Whittney G. Beard, Esq. is an ontological coach who specializes in helping working professionals reach their personal and career goals. Over 50% off all lawyer disciplinary actions arise from alcoholism or abuse. Reducing your stress and anxiety in your everyday and work life can help keep you from becoming dependent on these substances. Whittney discusses several ways in which you can better your life and reduce your stress and anxiety.
Specialty Areas: Legal Ethics
Practice Areas: Substance Abuse
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Georgia (GA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | New York (NY) | South Dakota (SD)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
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Original Production Date: 10/01/2009 - Writing for the Trial Court
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Writing for the Trial Court
Join Randall Christison, a highly experienced litigator, author and instructor, for an in-depth examination of writing effectively for the trial court. Through the use of writing exercises and case examples, Randall illustrates techniques to help you get your point across more effectively, efficiently, and persuasively, and explains why brevity is your best friend. Following twenty-six years as a top-rated trial and appellate litigator, Randall was selected by the Attorney General of California to create and run the professional development and training program for the Department of Justice, and several judges have strongly endorsed his method. Randall further specializes in lawyer skills, including writing, listening skills, and other matters. He holds an AV rating, and serves as judge pro tem, mediator and arbitrator.
Specialty Areas: Skills
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Employment Law, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Personal Injury
Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Nevada (NV) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX)
Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, MP3, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB
1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Skills
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Original Production Date: 01/01/2010