Top 10 Ethics Mistakes Attorneys Make (and How to Avoid Them!)

Let’s be honest—few things strike fear into a lawyer’s heart quite like the word grievance. Whether you’ve been through the wringer yourself or dread the day your name shows up on a complaint, you know how fast things can spiral. Even baseless allegations can lead to a stressful, time-consuming, and expensive battle that threatens your license and reputation.

But here’s the truth: Most grievances don’t come from bad actors—they come from good attorneys making avoidable mistakes.

In this eye-opening CLE, attorney Jordan Turk walks you through the most common ethics missteps that land lawyers in hot water, from mismanaged trust accounts to dropped client communication. You'll learn how to build smart processes, spot red flags early, and shore up your practice before trouble ever knocks.

In this CLE program, you’ll learn: 

1. Identifying the most common ethical concerns in everyday law practice 
2. Best practices and sample policies for client communication, trust accounting, and employee oversight 
3. Strategies for keeping client and law firm information secure 
4. The impact of AI in attorney grievances 

Speaker

Jordan Turk, Attorney and Director of Education and Attorney Development, Smokeball