Malpractice in Real Estate Law

Real estate law encompasses almost all aspects of the law, so it is no surprise that it is one of the riskiest practice areas. This program, presented by Jeffrey Cunningham, Partner at Goldberg Segalla, reviews the basics of legal malpractice and the rules of professional conduct in the context of various real estate-related practice areas. The course discusses the applicable ABA Model Rules, ethics opinions, and legal malpractice defenses through real-world examples. An overview of useful tools and best practices will be explored, along with common pitfalls to be avoided.

Learning Objectives:

1.  Examine the essentials of legal malpractice risk and applicable ethics rules in the real estate law context

2. Identify and discuss common major areas of ethical risk within real estate law

3. Develop best practices and risk management tools to deploy a firm-wide plan when faced with ethical issues while practicing real estate law