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Partners James D. Spithogiannis and William T. McCaffery to co-present at NYSBA CLE Program "Starting A Solo Practice In New York 2023” on May 16, 2023"

05.12.23

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, partners James D. Spithogiannis and William T. McCaffery will co-present two sessions as part of the New York State Bar Association CLE seminar entitled "Starting A Solo Practice In New York 2023”.  Attendees can earn up to 8.5 various CLE credits during this day-long program, which will be held virtually as a webinar.

Topics for the 2023 Starting a Solo Practice in New York Program include:

• Creating Your “Launch Plan” 
• Managing Your (Cyber) Practice 
• Get the Clients & Cases You Want, How to Build a Sophisticated Litigation Practice Outside the Big Firm 
• Ethical Challenges of Solo Practice Business Models  
• Risk Management, Client Intake, Letters of Engagement, Retainers, IOLA, Best Practices for Lawyers 
• Understanding Your Malpractice Insurance Policy, Making Sure You Have the Right Amount & Coverage 
• Ethical Client Generation: The Do’s and Don'ts of Marketing Your Solo Practice
• Your Law Practice LinkedIn® Profile
• Time Management for the Solo Lawyer Who Has No Time to Manage His/Her Time

Partners' Sessions:
(12:40 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
Risk Management | Client Intake, Letters of Engagement, Retainers, and IOLA
Best Practices for Lawyers 
Speakers:
James D. Spithogiannis, Esq. | L'Abbate Balkan Colavita & Contini, LLP
William T. McCaffery, Esq. | L'Abbate Balkan Colavita & Contini, LLP
Lana James-Moore | USI Affinity

(1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.)
Understanding Your Malpractice Insurance Policy
Making Sure You Have the Right Amount and the Right Coverage
Applying Your Coverage: How to Fill Out the Application Form
Defining Your “Practice Areas” the Right Way
Do You Need “Prior Acts” Coverage?
How Much Coverage Do You Need?
What Do You Do When Someone Threatens to Sue You?
Speakers:
James D. Spithogiannis, Esq. | L'Abbate Balkan Colavita & Contini, LLP
William T. McCaffery, Esq. | L'Abbate Balkan Colavita & Contini, LLP
Lana James-Moore | USI Affinity

Visit the NYSBA website here to learn more or register for this program.

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