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General Practice Section Attorney's Liens and Fee Arbitration

- Location -
The Penn Club of NY
30 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Reception
7:00 - 8:45 p.m. - MCLE Program

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Register online by November 12, 2012
or call the State Bar Service Center at 800-582-2452

2.0 total MCLE credits
for all attorneys, including newly-admitted (less than 24 months)
1.5 credits in Professional Practice, .5 in Ethics

Cost:
General Practice Section members: $45
All others: $70* (see special offer below)

*SPECIAL OFFER  for current NYSBA members who are not members of the General Practice Section:  Receive membership in the GP Law Section FREE through 12/31/2013 with registration (a $25 value).  Your free membership will be processed automatically following the program.

Program Description:

It’s an issue attorneys face on a regular basis: We’re owed money from our clients, but have trouble navigating New York’s complex rules concerning charging and retaining liens. This valuable CLE program will help untangle the rules pertaining to the State’s Fee Dispute Resolution Program and more. Our informative and lively panel will discuss issues including the timing of serving the notice of right to fee arbitration, papers in the fee arbitration and the procedures of the fee arbitration before the proper forum. Other topics covered will include collection actions and best practice for risk management. Please join us! 

Join us for a reception prior to the program—Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served.

Business or business casual attire. 

Panel: 

• Hon. Shlomo S. Hagler, Acting Supreme Court Justice, New York County
• Richard A. Klass, Esq., Your Court Street Lawyer, Volunteer Attorney Fee Arbitrator
• Domenick Napoletano, Esq., Napoletano Law Firm, President of Brooklyn Bar Association and Chair of the Part 137 Attorney Fee Arbitration Program

Topics: 

• Liens (Retaining lien, Charging lien, Statutory liens, Liens/Judgments against client’s property)
• Fee Arbitration (Retainer agreement, Right to fee arbitration, Fee arbitration process, Waiver of rights, Trial de novo)
• Collection Actions (Pre-action activities, Court action, Breach of contract, Quantum meruit/unjust enrichment)
• Ethical/Professional Concerns (Billing concerns, Grievance arising out of liens/actions, Legal malpractice concerns, Disclosure of client’s confi dential information, Reporting on insurance applications)

CANCELLATIONS:
Must be received by November 7, 2012 in order to obtain a refund of registration fees.

Discounts and Scholarships:
New York State Bar Association members and non-members may apply for a discount or scholarship to attend this program based on financial hardship. This discount applies to the educational portion of the program only. Under that policy any attorney who has a genuine hardship, if approved, can receive a discount or scholarship, depending on the circumstances. Written requests should be directed to Stephanie Bugos at: New York State Bar Association, One Elk St., Albany, NY 12207 or sbugos@nysba.org

The last day to pre-register online was November 12, 2012.

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities:
NYSBA welcomes participation by individuals with disabilities. NYSBA is committed to complying with all applicable laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of its goods, services, programs, activities, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations. To request auxiliary aids or services or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact Kathy Heider at 800-582-2452 or kheider@nysba.org.