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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

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

Alaska

Ethics

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


Arizona

Ethics

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


Arkansas

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 3333


California

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/13/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 20536


Colorado

Ethics

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


Connecticut

Ethics

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


Delaware

Advanced Ethics

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


Florida

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 04/30/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 1052222


Georgia

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 8722


Hawaii

Ethics

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


Idaho

Ethics

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


Illinois

Professional Responsibility - Legal Ethics

Credit Type: Professional Responsability - Legal Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/13/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: SPR0001


Indiana

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 111648


Iowa

Ethics

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


Kansas

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 7925


Kentucky

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 06/30/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 9640


Louisiana

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/31/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 4354


Maine

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration:
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Provider Number: 2593


Maryland

Ethics
Maryland attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.

Massachusetts

Ethics
Massachusetts attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.

Michigan

Ethics
Michigan attorneys do not have MCLE requirements. 

Minnesota

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 0012487


Mississippi

Ethics

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


Missouri

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 150036


Montana

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 5420


Nebraska

Ethics

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


Nevada

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 55391


New Hampshire

Ethics

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


New Jersey

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.2
Course Type: On Demand
Expires: 09/18/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 3332


New Mexico

Ethics

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


New York

Ethics

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


North Carolina

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 02/28/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 9370


North Dakota

Ethics

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


Ohio

Attorney Professional Conduct

Credit Type: Attorney Professional Conduct
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 19607


Oklahoma

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 4528


Oregon

Ethics

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


Pennsylvania

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 12497


Rhode Island

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 06/30/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 00959


South Carolina

Ethics

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


South Dakota

Ethics
South Dakota attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.

Tennessee

Dual (Ethics)

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


Texas

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: A17672


Utah

Ethics

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


Vermont

Ethics

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


Virginia

General

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


Washington

Ethics

Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/13/2029
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 9903940


West Virginia

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

 


Wisconsin

General

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


Wyoming

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.