Expanding Your Practice Using Limited Scope Representation 2015

Friday January 30
2015

  • By: Practising Law Institute
  • Time: 9:00 AM
  • CLE Credit
  • Location:
    Online, CA
  • Website: www.pli.edu

Note: Although the program is broken into one-hour segments for convenience, it is strongly recommended that you take each segment in sequence and not skip ahead, as they build on each other.

Why You Should Attend
This program will provide an introduction to the rapidly changing practice of limited scope representation (often called "unbundling") in a family law context, including all of the fee agreements, forms and other materials you will need to practice limited scope representation competently, safely and profitably.

What You Will Learn

  • The ethical rules governing limited scope representation
  • How to limit risk, including malpractice and insurance coverage issues
  • How to identify the cases which lend themselves to limited scope representation
  • How to reach a currently untapped pool of paying clients
  • How to market your limited scope practice
  • How to use limited scope to expand pro bono recruitment, lawyer for a day programs, and stretch legal services budgets farther

Who Should Attend
Solo and small firm family lawyers who serve middle class and moderate income clients, any family lawyer who wants to expand their client and referral base, and pro bono recruiters and legal services providers who want to learn how to help more clients with limited funding would benefit from attending this program.

PLI Group Discounts
Groups of 4-14 from the same organization, all registering at the same time, for a PLI program scheduled for presentation at the same site, are entitled to receive a group discount. For further discount information, please contact membership@pli.edu or call (800) 260-4PLI.

PLI Can Arrange Group Viewing to Your Firm
Contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details.

Cancellations
All cancellations received 3 business days prior to the program will be refunded 100%. If you do not cancel within the allotted time period, payment is due in full. You may substitute another individual to attend the program at any time.