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| From Event: Ethical Perils in the Probate Process for Paralegals, held November 2010.
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Program Description
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As probates involve many more parties than the deceased, it is easy to become involved in an ethical conundrum before you even see it coming. Discover how to keep communications privileged; avoid giving legal advice and protect the firm from malpractice actions.
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Course Content
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- Distinguishing between Privileged and Non-Privileged Communications
- When the Client Asks for Legal Advice - Knowing How to Say "No"
- Protecting Your Firm from Malpractice Actions - Tools You Can Use to Meet Deadlines
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Continuing Education Credits:
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Florida Registered Paralegal Program - Florida Registered Paralegal: 1.00 FL - Credit Approval Expiration 11/23/2012
National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. - NALA: 1.00 National - Credit Approval Expiration 11/23/2012
Ohio Certified Paralegals - Ohio Certified Paralegals: 1.00 OH - Credit Approval Expiration 11/23/2012
Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico - Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico: 1.00 NM - Credit Approval Expiration 11/23/2012
Washington State Paralegal Association - Washington State Paralegal Association: 1.00 WA - Credit Approval Expiration 11/23/2012
* denotes specialty credits
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Note: This course does not qualify for NBI Subscription savings. For information on IPE bulk pricing options, please call 1-800-793-5274.
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Agenda / Content Covered:
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Session Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern
Presenter: Peter J. Sarda - Distinguishing between Privileged and Non-Privileged Communications
- When the Client Asks for Legal Advice - Knowing How to Say "No"
- Protecting Your Firm from Malpractice Actions - Tools You Can Use to Meet Deadlines
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PETER J. SARDA is counsel to the Creech Law Firm, P.A. Mr. Sarda focuses his practice on civil litigation, commercial law and real estate. A graduate of the Air Force Academy, Mr. Sarda earned his J.D. degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. He taught business law at North Carolina State University and has lectured on civil procedure for continuing legal education programs. Mr. Sarda served as a clerk to Justice I. Beverly Lake of the North Carolina Supreme Court before joining the firm in 1981. He is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, and the American, North Carolina and Wake County bar associations. Mr. Sarda also is certified as a mediator in civil matters in the North Carolina Superior Court.
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Please refer to Continuing Education Credit FAQ for general information about seeking
credit for your participation in one of our continuing education programs.
Additionally, our team of credit specialists are here to answer your specific credit-related
questions weekdays 7am - 5pm Central:
Phone: 866-240-1890
Email: credit@nbi-sems.com
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ACCREDITATION DETAILS:
Florida Registered Paralegal Program
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FL
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FLRPA:
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1.00
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Credit Approval Exp 11/23/2012
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This course will qualify for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program.
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National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc.
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LA:
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1.00
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Credit Approval Exp 11/23/2012
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This seminar meets the requirements of the Certifying Board for Legal Assistants of the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc., for 1.0 hours, including 1.0 ethics, of continuing legal assistant education self-study credit required to maintain the CLA (Certified Legal Assistant) credential.
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Ohio Certified Paralegals
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OH
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OHPA:
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1.00
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Credit Approval Exp 11/23/2012
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This course will qualify for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
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Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico
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NM
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NLA:
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1.00
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Credit Approval Exp 11/23/2012
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Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 0.0 general self-study credit and 1.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 1.0 hours CLE).
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Washington State Paralegal Association
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WA
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WPA:
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1.00
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Credit Approval Exp 11/23/2012
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Approved for 1.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
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