David Atkins and Dana Hrelic to Present a Risk Management Seminar for the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association

Pullman & Comley Professional Liability attorneys David P. Atkins and Dana M. Hrelic will present a seminar for the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association titled "Client Engagement Agreements: A Risk Management Tool." The presentation will cover:

• Client intake and screening out the high risk client
• What do the Connecticut Rules of Professional Conduct require in client engagement letter agreements?
• Wording to avoid creating unreasonable expectations
• Telling the client what expectations are unreasonable
• Describing the tasks within the scope of the engagement; and those excluded
• Identifying who is the client; and who is not
• Multiple clients and joint representation
• Identifying fees, expenses and billing
• Getting paid
• Disclaimers and other warnings

For additional information, please visit the GBBA website.