Keys to Getting Paid: Ethical Best Practices From Fee Agreements to Closing the File

This program, presented by Jeanne M. Huey, will provide an overview of the ethics rules that are the keys to getting paid. The discussion will include the model ethics rules, comments, and opinions and show how they can be better utilized throughout your practice to make a positive impact on your bottom line.

Attorneys of all ages, experience and practice areas will benefit from a fresh look at the importance of ethics to getting paid, as well as practical tips and best practice suggestions to apply them to your practice-from the initial engagement agreement to communicating about the work being done to issuing-and collecting on-that final invoice.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review how and why you should review and revise your Fee Agreement

2. Identify areas of weakness when it comes to communicating about and tracking the work you do and put best timekeeping practices in place for attorneys and staff

3. Protect yourself by staying on top of bills and predicting when the client may be unwilling or unable to pay