Ethics in Collections: Rules v Practice is the fifth course in the series on monetary judgments. This panel discussion addresses a series of issues on the professional ethics involved in collection of monetary judgments. In each case, a situation is presented, along with accompanying questions. The panel then provides their perspective on the issue along with reference to the relevant rule of professional conduct.
Credits: 0 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 1.25 Other PR
In this fifth course in the series on monetary judgments, a panel discussion addresses a series of issues on the professional ethics involved in collection of monetary judgments. In each case, a situation is presented, along with accompanying questions. The panel then provides their perspective on the issue along with reference to the relevant rule of professional conduct.
Topics covered include: Representing multiple claims against the same debtor, fee splitting, and advancing court costs, among others.
Robert G. Markoff, Markoff Law LLC, Chicago
Sari W. Montgomery, Robinson, Stewart, Montgomery & Doppke LLC, Chicago
Michael Starzec, Blitt and Gaines, P.C., Vernon Hills