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On Demand

Ethics for Real Estate Attorneys


Credit Available - See Credits tab below.

Categories:
Ethics |  Real Estate
Faculty:
Robert Wall II
Program Credits:
1-1.2
Credit Type:
Ethics
Program Type:
On Demand


Description

This Continuing Legal Education course provides a comprehensive overview of the ethical responsibilities that real estate attorneys must uphold in their practice. Participants will explore critical topics such as conflicts of interest, confidentiality, duty of competence, and disclosure obligations. Through real-world examples and recent ethical challenges like wire fraud and seller impersonation schemes, attendees will gain practical insights into maintaining the highest ethical standards while navigating the complexities of real estate transactions.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand and apply key ethical responsibilities in real estate law, including conflict of interest rules, confidentiality obligations, and duty of competence.
  2. Identify and manage potential conflicts of interest in real estate transactions, ensuring proper disclosure and client consent.
  3. Ensure compliance with ethical requirements for trust accounting, safeguarding client funds, and preventing fraud.
  4. Recognize and mitigate ethical pitfalls in real estate law, such as wire fraud and impersonation schemes.
  5. Apply best practices to maintain transparency, protect client interests, and uphold the integrity of the legal profession.

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: 10/14/2027
Status: Approved


Arizona

AZ Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2027
Status: Approved


Arkansas

AR Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


California

CA Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/13/2026
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: 10/14/2027
Status: Approved


Delaware

DE Advanced Ethics

Credit Type: Advanced Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved


Florida

FL Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 04/30/2026
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: 


Hawaii

HI Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2027
Status: Approved


Idaho

ID Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/19/2029
Status: Approved


Illinois

IL Professional Responsibility - Legal Ethics

Credit Type: Professional Responsibility - Legal Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/13/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Indiana

IN Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Iowa

IA Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved


Kansas

KS Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Louisiana

LA Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/31/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Maine

ME Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration:
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
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. 

Minnesota

MN Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number:


Mississippi

MS Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved


Missouri

MO Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number:


Montana

MT Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number:


Nebraska

NE Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2026
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: 10/14/2027
Status: Approved


New Jersey

NJ Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.2
Course Type: On Demand
Expires: 09/18/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


New Mexico

NM Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved


New York

NY Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2027
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: 10/14/2027
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: 


Oklahoma

OK Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Oregon

OR Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved


Pennsylvania

PA Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2026
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.

Tennessee

TN Dual (Ethics)

Credit Type: Dual (Ethics)
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved


Texas

TX Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number:


Utah

UT Ethics

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


Vermont

VT Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/18/2025
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: 10/13/2029
Status: Approved
Provider Number:


West Virginia

WV Ethics
Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved

 


Wisconsin

WI General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved


Wyoming

WY Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved



Materials

Faculty

Robert Wall II's Profile

Robert Wall II Related Seminars and Products

Attorney

Brady & Kosofsky, PA


Robert Wall is the Supervising Attorney of the Closing & Settlement Services Division at the law firm of Brady & Kosofsky where he oversees closing operations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Robert earned his B.A. in Economics from Clemson University, and his J.D. from the Charleston School of Law. In addition to being licensed to practice law in NC and SC,  Robert is also a licensed title insurance agent in NC, SC, GA, and MA and is a partner and Chief Underwriting Officer of Stateline Land Title, LLC, a licensed Title Insurance Agency.