CLE: Walking the Line - Settlement Negotiation Skills and Ethics
Release Date: 07/25/2024
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info_outlineJoin Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his latest CLE with Kenneth R. Lange, Esq. that talks about settlement negotiation skills and ethics.
Settlements are an important part of most cases, as the majority of cases settle at some point in time before verdict. Attend this CLE and gain valuable insights into the practical and ethical considerations of settlement negotiations from experienced Plaintiff’s and Defendant’s attorneys, and the delicate balance between zealous advocacy and negotiating in good faith.
Earn 1 Skills Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
To view the materials for this episode, click here.
To enter the code for CLE credit, click here.
Contact Andrew Smiley at Andrew@thementoresq.com
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