Anatomy of an ARDC Complaint Webinar
Chicago, IL | November 14, 2024 | Zoom Webinar
Anatomy of a Claim Event Details
Date and Time: November 14, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom Webinar
Navigating a malpractice claim or ARDC complaint can be a daunting experience for any attorney. This webinar, Anatomy of a Claim or ARDC Complaint, will walk participants through a detailed case study of a malpractice claim and ARDC complaint, providing essential insights into the processes and responsibilities involved.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the actions that lead to a malpractice claim, how actual damages are calculated, and the statutes of limitation and repose—along with the key exceptions. The webinar will also cover the duties of attorneys acting as fiduciaries or trustees, explain how the civil and ARDC claim processes work, and provide statistics on the most common types of claims. Finally, attendees will receive practical tips for avoiding the types of errors that often result in client complaints and legal malpractice claims.
Download Our Guides
During November’s webinar, attendees will have access to two valuable resources: the ABA Confidentiality Obligations Guide, which outlines key responsibilities attorneys must follow to protect client information, and the Anatomy of an ARDC Complaint Guide, providing a step-by-step breakdown of the ARDC process and essential strategies for managing complaints. Both guides are designed to help lawyers safeguard their practice and ensure compliance with ethical standards.
Webinar Highlights
During this webinar, attendees will learn about:
Understanding Malpractice Claims: Learn what constitutes a malpractice claim and how damages are calculated.
Statutes of Limitation and Repose: Explore the actual statutes and exceptions that apply to legal claims.
Attorney Responsibilities: Discover the unique responsibilities attorneys have when acting as fiduciaries or trustees.
ARDC Process: Gain insights into the Illinois ARDC process, including how complaints are filed and resolved.
Common Claims and Prevention: Review statistics about the most common legal malpractice claims and receive tips for avoiding client complaints.
Featured Speaker
Amir R. Tahmassebi
Partner at Konicek & Dillon
Amir R. Tahmassebi is currently a partner at Konicek & Dillon and concentrates his practice in the areas of professional negligence, legal ethics, commercial litigation, casualty and sports law. He has successfully defended and prosecuted numerous lawyers, accountants, architects and engineers throughout the nation and has tried dozens of cases to verdict. Mr. Tahmassebi has successfully handled legal malpractice cases on a wide range of issues and recently obtained a defense verdict in a legal malpractice case seeking over ten million in damages.
He has represented attorneys, accountants and other professionals in civil and administrative hearings before the Attorney Disciplinary Commission and Department of Professional Regulation. Mr. Tahmassebi has a handled and tried cases throughout the nation in both federal and state courts in Illinois, Indiana, Florida, New York, Wisconsin and California. Mr. Tahmassebi also represents a number of well-known professional athletes, including NFL and PGA professionals, in various matters such as litigation and contract negotiations.
Mr. Tahmassebi is currently a co-chair of the Chicago Bar Associations Committee for Professional Responsibility as well as a member of the Chicago Bar Association’s Judicial Evaluation Committee. He regularly speaks on legal ethics and how to avoid legal malpractice. Mr. Tahmassebi has been honored in the 2012-2019 Super Lawyers Publication in the area of legal malpractice.
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