In these difficult times, collecting fees is especially important. Getting paid for work performed is critical in maintaining a successful law practice. However, doing so without liability exposure or licensing issues can be challenging.
How do you write fee agreements to minimize the challenge of collecting your fees?
When and how can you get attorney's fees while a case is pending?
How do you collect fees when a client changes attorneys and there is an unpaid bill?
Is it ever a good idea to sue a client for legal fees?
How and when can an attorney file an attorney's lien?
What ethical issues are in play when there is a dispute about the fees? How do you protect yourself when someone other than the client is paying the bill?
This seminar provides practitioners with helpful advice on how to manage representation of clients in a manner that maximizes the chances of being paid without triggering liability and ethical concerns. With a panel of experienced practitioners, learn the nuts and bolts of collecting and securing legal fees in a family law context. Hear what works and, perhaps most importantly, what doesn't work.
How do you write fee agreements to minimize the challenge of collecting your fees?
When and how can you get attorney's fees while a case is pending?
How do you collect fees when a client changes attorneys and there is an unpaid bill?
Is it ever a good idea to sue a client for legal fees?
How and when can an attorney file an attorney's lien?
What ethical issues are in play when there is a dispute about the fees? How do you protect yourself when someone other than the client is paying the bill?
This seminar provides practitioners with helpful advice on how to manage representation of clients in a manner that maximizes the chances of being paid without triggering liability and ethical concerns. With a panel of experienced practitioners, learn the nuts and bolts of collecting and securing legal fees in a family law context. Hear what works and, perhaps most importantly, what doesn't work.
Course Content
1:00 pm - 1:05 pmIntroduction
1:05 pm - 1:40 pm
Fee Agreements
Linda A. Ouellette, Esq.,
Kates & Barlow, PC, Boston
1:40 pm - 2:15 pm
Tips for Successful Client Relations
Rosanne P. Klovee, Esq.,
Law Office of Rosanne Klovee LLC, Stoneham
2:15 pm - 2:50 pm
Attorneys’ Liens
,
2:50 pm - 3:05 pm
Break
3:05 pm - 3:40 pm
Enforcement of Fees and Collections
Donald G. Tye, Esq.,
Prince Lobel Tye LLP, Boston
3:40 pm - 4:15 pm
Ethical and Malpractice Issues
Joseph S. Berman, Esq.,
Office of the General Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, Boston
4:15 pm - 4:50 pm
Judge’s Perspective Regarding Fee Orders
Hon. Linda S. Fidnick,
4:50 pm - 5:00 pm
Q&A
Panel
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
ChairLinda A. Ouellette, Esq.,
Kates & Barlow, PC, Boston
Faculty
Joseph S. Berman, Esq.,
Office of the General Counsel, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, Boston
Hon. Linda S. Fidnick,
Rosanne P. Klovee, Esq.,
Law Office of Rosanne Klovee LLC, Stoneham
Richard M. Novitch, Esq.,
Todd & Weld LLP, Boston
Donald G. Tye, Esq.,
Prince Lobel Tye LLP, Boston
