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Letters of Engagement: How Recent Events Should Shape Your Practice

An Illinois federal jury recently awarded a $10.2 million verdict against a Chicago real estate attorney in a malpractice lawsuit brought by a former client. A 13-story beachfront condo recently collapsed in Florida, killing 98 people. These events have collectively raised questions about what obligations a lawyer has to their client when representing them in real estate transactions. In this timely CLE, we'll explore what should reasonably be expected from an attorney and how a proper engagement letter can clearly define the rights and responsibilities of both a lawyer and client from the onset of the deal.
Credits: 1.5 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 0 Other PR
Provider: IRELA
SKU: H1613-21E1
$80.00 or 1.50 credits
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Faculty: 

Garrett Kern, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company, Chicago

Michael Rooney, St. Charles

T. Nicholas Tyszka, Law Offices of T. Nicholas Tyszka, L.L.C., Chicago


Program Expires:  8/1/2023

Faculty: 

Garrett Kern, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company, Chicago

Michael Rooney, St. Charles

T. Nicholas Tyszka, Law Offices of T. Nicholas Tyszka, L.L.C., Chicago


Program Expires:  8/1/2023

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Program Date9/8/2021
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Program Date9/8/2021
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