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Understanding the Pennsylvania Lawyers Fund for Client Security

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$45 for ACBA Member - PA Credit Only
$70 for Non-ACBA Member - PA Credit Only
$0 for ACBA Emeritus Status Member - PA Credit Only
$60 for ACBA Member - PA and WV Credit
$85 for Non-ACBA Member - PA and WV credit
$15 for ACBA Emeritus Status Member - PA and WV credit

60 minutes
Date Published

October 17, 2024

Publisher

Allegheny County Bar Association

Subjects

Ethics

Questions

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Summary

This CLE program is designed to shed light on the Pennsylvania Lawyers Fund for Client Security, an essential resource dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of the legal profession and supporting victims of attorney dishonesty. This program will offer a comprehensive overview of the Fund’s mission and operations, highlighting its critical role in reimbursing clients who have been wronged by dishonest legal practitioners.
Key topics to be discussed include:

  • Criteria for claims and the process for filing a claim
  • Common pitfalls leading to disciplinary actions and claims
  • Preventative measures and best practices for managing client relationships, safeguarding funds and ensuring transparency and accountability in legal practice
  • The role of the PLFCS in reinforcing public confidence and promoting ethical standards within the legal community

This CLE is an invaluable opportunity for attorneys to familiarize themselves with a vital resource that upholds ethical practice and supports affected clients.

SWOD-22995

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Presenters

Kathryn Peifer Morgan
Pennsylvania Lawyers Fund for Client Security


Bruce S. Zero
Powell, Zero, Mundy


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Program Titles and Supporting Materials

This program contains the following components:

Media Files
Understanding the Pennsylvania Lawyers Fund for Client Security
Downloadable Files
Materials 10 7 24
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Credit

If applicable, you may obtain credit in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously for this program (see pending/approved list below). If electing credit for this program, registrants in jurisdictions not listed below will receive a Certificate of Completion that may or may not meet credit requirements in other jurisdictions. Where applicable, credit will be only awarded to a paid registrant completing all the requirements of the program as determined by the selected accreditation authority.

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How to Attend

Join the self-paced program from your office, home, or hotel room using a computer and high speed internet connection. You may start and stop the program at your convenience, continue where you left off, and review supporting materials as often as you like. Please note: Internet Explorer is no longer a supported browser. We recommend using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Safari for best results.

Technical Requirements
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