Course Description:
This program identifies and focuses on the principal business decisions and ethical issues an attorney should address while going through the process of establishing a solo practice.
Learning Objectives:
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Explain the basics of setting up and maintaining a client trust account
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Appreciate the risks one can and should insure to include an explanation of the basics of malpractice insurance
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Identify how to properly calendar and check for conflicts of interest.
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Understand the key elements of an engagement letter.
Course Details
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CLE Credits
Alabama CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through December 31, 2025Alaska CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through September 08, 2026Arizona CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through September 08, 2026Arkansas CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through June 30, 2026California CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through September 08, 2026Colorado CLE
Self Apply
1.0 GeneralConnecticut CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through September 08, 2026Delaware CLE
Self Apply
1.0 GeneralDistrict of Columbia CLE
Self Apply
1.0 GeneralFlorida CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through April 30, 2027Georgia CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through December 31, 2026Idaho CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through June 28, 2028Indiana CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through September 30, 2026Iowa CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through September 25, 2026Kansas CLE
Approved for 1.0 Law Practice Management
Available through September 26, 2026Kentucky CLE
Self Apply
1.0 GeneralLouisiana CLE
Self Apply
1.0 GeneralMaine CLE
Self Apply
1.0 GeneralMaryland CLE
Self Apply
1.0 GeneralMassachusetts CLE
Self Apply
1.0 GeneralMichigan CLE
Self Apply
1.0 GeneralMinnesota CLE
Self Apply
1.0 GeneralMissouri CLE
Approved for 1.2 Ethics, 1.2 Malpractice Prevention
Available through September 08, 2026Montana CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through June 28, 2026Nebraska CLE
Not EligibleNevada CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through December 31, 2026New Hampshire CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through September 08, 2026New Jersey CLE
Approved for 1.2 Ethics
Available through September 08, 2026New Mexico CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through June 26, 2028New York CLE
Approved for 1.0 Law Practice Management
Available through September 08, 2026North Dakota CLE
Self Apply
1.0 GeneralOklahoma CLE
Self Apply
1.0 GeneralPennsylvania CLE
Not EligiblePuerto Rico CLE
Self Apply
1.0 GeneralSouth Carolina CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through December 31, 2025South Dakota CLE
Not EligibleTennessee CLE
Not EligibleTexas CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through September 30, 2026US Virgin Islands CLE
Self Apply
1.0 GeneralUtah CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through December 31, 2025Vermont CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through September 08, 2026Virginia CLE
Pending for 1.0 Ethics
Available through October 31, 2026Washington CLE
Approved for 1.0 Office Management
Available through June 27, 2028West Virginia CLE
Approved for 1.2 Ethics
Available through June 27, 2028Wisconsin CLE
Not EligibleWyoming CLE
Approved for 1.0 Ethics
Available through October 06, 2026 -
Presenter
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq., serves as Risk Manager at ALPS, a leading provider of insurance and risk management solutions for law firms. Since joining ALPS in 1998, Mark has worked with more than 1,200 law firms nationwide, helping attorneys identify vulnerabilities, strengthen firm operations, and reduce professional liability risks.He has presented over 700 continuing legal education (CLE) seminars across the United States and written extensively on topics including risk management, legal ethics, and cybersecurity.
A trusted voice in the legal community, Mark is a member of the State Bar of Montana and the American Bar Association and holds a J.D. from Drake University Law School. His mission is to help attorneys build safer, more resilient practices in a rapidly evolving legal environment.
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Format/Length
Format: On-Demand | Audio & Video
Length: 61 Minutes -
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