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Ethical Considerations in Workers' Compensation Settlements

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Price

$35 for Members
$25 for New Lawyers
$40 for Non-Members
$0 for CLE Benefits
$0 for CLE Passport

60 minutes
Date Published

February 29, 2024

Publisher

Minnesota Association for Justice

Subjects

Ethics, Free for Member Benefits/CLE Passport/Subscription, Settlements, Workers' Compensation

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Summary

Moderator:
Shawn Wanta, Wanta Thome PLC.

Panelists:

Joshua Brand, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dana Gerber, Atkinson Gerber Law Office, P.A.
Katherine E. Rollins, Wanta Thome PLC.
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Program Description:

This presentation will provide an overview of the unique ethical considerations in workers' compensation settlements. 

Topics to Include:

  • Drafting releases that protect your client's interests
  • Avoiding Pitfalls of Overbroad Confidentiality Provisions
  • Truthfulness in Statements to Others
  • Allocation of Authority Between Client and Attorney
  • Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity
  • Maintaining appropriate communications between parties
SWOD-21449

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Presenters

Dana Gerber
Atkinson Gerber Law Office, P.A

Dana is a partner with Atkinson Gerber Law Office. She has, in the past, practiced in workers compensation subrogation and... Read More

Joshua Brand
Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Joshua Brand is a member of Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Office of General Counsel, Joshua counsels the firm’s attorneys and... Read More

Kathrine Rollins
Wanta Thome PLC.

Katy Rollins is passionate about the protection of our civil rights and advocates on behalf of employees who’ve faced... Read More

Shawn Wanta
Wanta Thome PLC.

Shawn Wanta is dedicated to protecting the rights of consumers and employees and is recognized for his handling of complex... Read More

Shawn Wanta
Wanta Thome PLC.

Shawn Wanta is dedicated to protecting the rights of consumers and employees and is recognized for his handling of complex... Read More

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Program Titles and Supporting Materials

This program contains the following components:

Ethical Considerations in Workers' Compensation Settlements- Video
Ethical Considerations in Workers' Compensation Settlements- Handout
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Credit

If applicable, you may obtain credit in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously for this program (see pending/approved list below). If electing credit for this program, registrants in jurisdictions not listed below will receive a Certificate of Completion that may or may not meet credit requirements in other jurisdictions. Where applicable, credit will be only awarded to a paid registrant completing all the requirements of the program as determined by the selected accreditation authority.

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How to Attend

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Technical Requirements
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