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On Demand

Dumb Things Lawyers Do


Credit Available - See Credits tab below.

Categories:
Ethics
Faculty:
Noah Fiedler
Program Credits:
1-1.5
Credit Type:
Ethics
Program Type:
On Demand


Description

This Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course explores the common mistakes lawyers make that can lead to significant financial, reputational, and legal consequences. Through real-world examples and practical advice, participants will learn how to avoid these pitfalls, protect client information, handle multiple client representations, and more. The course emphasizes risk management, effective communication, and ethical practices to enhance profitability and maintain client trust.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Implement Risk Management Strategies:
  2. Identify and mitigate common risks associated with legal practice.
  3. Understand the limitations of risk elimination and focus on reducing exposure.
  4. Safeguard Client Information and Funds:
    • Apply best practices for financial transactions and cybersecurity to protect client assets.
    • Recognize and prevent common fraud schemes targeting law firms.
  5. Navigate Multiple Client Representations:
    • Assess and manage the risks of representing multiple clients.
    • Draft effective engagement letters and obtain informed consent.
  6. Enhance Communication Practices:
    • Avoid communication errors that could lead to defamation, confidentiality breaches, or other legal issues.
    • Follow guidelines for client alerts, blogging, and handling sensitive documents.
  7. Address Mistakes Effectively:
    • Respond appropriately to errors, balancing transparency with professional responsibility.

Credits


Alabama

AL Ethics
Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved

Alaska

AK Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/01/2027
Status: Approved


Arizona

AZ Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/01/2027
Status: Approved


California

CA Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Colorado

CO Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Connecticut

CT Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/01/2027
Status: Approved


Florida

FL Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 02/28/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Georgia

GA Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Idaho

ID Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/21/2029
Status: Approved


Illinois

IL Professional Responsibility - Legal Ethics

Credit Type: Professional Responsibility - Legal Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/31/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Maine

ME Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/31/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Maryland

MD Ethics
Maryland attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.

Massachusetts

MA Ethics
Massachusetts attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.

Michigan

MI Ethics
Michigan attorneys do not have MCLE requirements. 

Missouri

MO Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/01/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number:


Montana

MT Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/01/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number:


Nebraska

NE Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/01/2026
Status: Approved


Nevada

NV Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


New Hampshire

NH Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/01/2027
Status: Approved


New Jersey

NJ Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.2
Course Type: On Demand
Expires: 08/01/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


New York

NY Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/01/2027
Status: Approved


North Carolina

NC Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 02/28/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


North Dakota

ND Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/01/2027
Status: Approved


Ohio

OH Attorney Professional Conduct

Credit Type: Attorney Professional Conduct
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Pennsylvania

PA Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 08/01/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Rhode Island

RI Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 06/30/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


South Carolina

SC Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number:


South Dakota

SD Ethics
South Dakota attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.

Utah

UT Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved


Virginia

VA General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/31/2025
Status: Approved


Washington

WA Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 07/31/2029
Status: Approved
Provider Number:



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Shareholder

Barron & Newburger P.C.


Noah Fiedler is a shareholder at Barron & Newburger, P.C., where he serves as a co-leader of the Attorney Risk Management Practice Group and heads the firm’s Wisconsin office. He specializes in assisting lawyers and law firms, providing guidance on best practices to prevent issues and representing clients against claims. Noah boasts extensive experience in defending lawyers in cases involving malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, defamation, misrepresentation claims, and disciplinary proceedings. He regularly imparts counsel and conducts educational sessions for lawyers and firms nationwide on ethics, liability, and risk management matters. Noah has curated numerous resources for law firm risk management, including the Attorneys Risk Management program. Additionally, he is an active member of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers and serves as an instructor for Professional Responsibility at the University of Wisconsin Law School.