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Law Practice Transitions: The Ethical Obligations When Selling, Closing or Leaving a Law Practice
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Can I sell my law practice? How do you close a law practice? If I leave my current firm and join another, what can I tell clients and when?

Most lawyers at some point will consider what his or her ethical duties are in planning to sell and close a law practice or in leaving one firm to join or form a new firm. This two-part program identifies the key ethical duties arising out of these transitions and offers some practical suggestions on the steps lawyers can take in order to accomplish an orderly, fair and efficient transition that meets our fiduciary obligations.

2.0 hours MCLE credit, including 2.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit
Seminar Information
Seminar Date:
April 01, 2011
Planning for the Sale and Closing of a Law Practice in the Event of Retirement, Death or Disability
Speaker Information
R. Michael Henderson   [ view bio ]
John H Maville   [ view bio ]
John T. Phipps   [ view bio ]
Leaving a Law Firm and Joining Another: The Ethical Requirements and Legal Considerations When Changing Law Firms
  •  Overview of the Key Ethical Obligations
  • Pre and Post Departure Considerations in Planning to Leave a Law Firm
  • Conflict of Interest Considerations When a Lawyer Changes Law Firms
Speaker Information
Mary F. Andreoni   [ view bio ]
Thomas L. Brown   [ view bio ]
Diane F. Klotnia   [ view bio ]
Individual topic purchase: Selected
Illinois MCLE Board
Total General MCLE Hours: 2.00
Including Professional Responsibility: 2.00
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