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This 3.3-hour May 4, 2009 program by Patrick M. Connors, Professor of Law at Albany Law School, gives a useful explanation of the many Rules and cases in New York governing fee arrangements, disputes, arbitration and more. Professor Connors provides valuable suggestions of how to meet all of those requirements so that New York lawyers will be sure they are paid their fees. Topics include: Rule 1.5: Fees and Division of Fees - NEW! • effective date • excessive fees • communications and writings with client • Samuel v. Druckman & Sinel • Lynn v. Purcell • Lawrence v. Miller Part 1215 Letter of Engagement Rule • Seth Rubenstein P.C. v. Ganea • Chase v. Bowen • Nicoll v. Davis LLP • Legacy Group of America, Inc. • more Appellate Division Rules Part 137: Attorney/Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program • application • procedure • more • Wexler v. Burkhart, LLP • Borgus v. Marianetti • Tray v. Thaler & Gertler, LLP • Pruzan v. Levine FORMS: For fully-editable downloadable forms in many categories, please go to www.NLFforms.com. BOOKS FOR LAWYERS: Over 40 useful books on important legal issues facing attorneys are now available for immediate download at www.NLFforms.com. (Reading books without also listening to or viewing a recorded seminar earns NO CLE credits.)
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