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Set Your Client Relationship Up For Success By Re-evaluating Your Fee Agreements [LGE 47]

Lawyers Gone Ethical

Release Date: 02/05/2019

Wrapping Up 2020 [LGE 134]

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Responding to Chapter 6 Notices: California Bar Exam [LGE 133]

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Thousands of California online bar exam takers were flagged for review, and an untold number of them have received Chapter 6 notices. A Chapter 6 notice essentially accuses the applicant of cheating on the exam. Megan has put together resources to help applicants respond.

Clio's Annual Legal Trends Report with George Psiharis [LGE 132]

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George Psiharis joins Megan to talk about the Clio Legal Trends report for 2020, the ongoing release of new information, and how Covid has impacted this important project.

The Intersection of Ethics and the Business of Law [LGE 131]

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3 Things Young Lawyers Should Know about Ethics & Careers [LGE 130]

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Megan recently spoke at Vanderbilt Law School, and here are some of the highlights from her talk.

Breaking Screen Addiction For Mental Health [LGE 129]

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Why Admissions Questions on Mental Health Matter to Us All [LGE 128]

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It is easy once you're admitted to dismiss the mental health questions asked on admissions applications, but this Kentucky woman's story highlights why all lawyers should be concerned by the process.

Slowing Down Incoming Business - Why and How [LGE 127]

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Lawyers sometimes get more work than we need, want, or can handle. What's the best way to handle this situation ethically?

Building a Niche Law Practice with Lyndosha Jamison [LGE 126]

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A niche, or narrow, law practice might sound risky, but it's actually a fantastic way to build a rewarding practice. Lyndosha Jamison has created a niche for herself that is exciting professionally and financially successful. Join Megan as she interviews Lyndosha to learn how.

Disclosing Criminal Conduct on Moral Character Applications [LGE 125]

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Florida heard my episode, and how do you disclose criminal past on a character and fitness application?

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We’ve all heard tales of the horror stories from attorney-client relationships that have gone horribly wrong. Regardless of who is right and who is wrong, both parties suffer when this happens. With a few simple guidelines and a few hours of your time, you can implement a process that will help you and your clients have a successful relationship!

Today’s topic will focus on how a couple hours each year, you should reevaluate your fee agreements, which are also known as client engagement letters and retainer agreements. The fee agreement is fundamental to establishing the relationship. Listen today and discover how this document can get your attorney-client relationship started the right way!

What We Discuss in this Episode:

Why a fee agreement is so important and is a foundational document
What a fee agreement is for
Key points on client engagement letters:
- 1. Identify who the client is, as it is a critical question
- 2. What have you agreed to do for them, the scope of the engagement written very clearly
- 3. Terms of payment are clear
- 4. What should happen if you disagree with a client – Fee Arbitrations, Dispute resolutions, and mediation clause
Mediation between the parties that can help with communication
Strongly suggest starting with sample agreements put out by your state
Other important clauses, like the Cooperation clause
Document retention policy – and two things:
- 1. How long a client can expect you to have a copy of everything
- 2. What’s going to happen with the original documents
Modes of communication
Social media release and if it can be in the fee agreement
Feedback and reviews in the fee agreement

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