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Due Diligence in Commercial and Residential Real Estate Matters

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA Real Estate Law Section
Co-sponsored by the ISBA Young Lawyers Division


2.0 hours MCLE credit, including 2.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit


Original Program Date: April 12, 2024
Accreditation Expiration Date: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­May 8, 2026 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Join us from the comfort of your home or office for this in-depth look at commercial and residential real estate matters you need to know. Real estate attorneys and new lawyers with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will learn how to avoid malpractice, the easy mistakes that can occur throughout the process, your obligation regarding conflicts of interest, and what the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct say about retainer fees.

Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Laura L. Lundsgaard, Laura L. Lundsgaard, Attorney and Counselor at Law, LLC, Inverness

Program Chat Moderator:
Jason R. Blumenthal, Donahue & Rose, P.C., Rosemont

Due Diligence in Real Estate
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our speakers as they draw upon their experiences with docketing, engagement letters, and check-off lists. Additional topics include how to prevent malpractice in both commercial and residential real estate cases, and how to avoid mistakes that are easy to overlook throughout real estate transactions and litigation.
Kevin P. Camden, Camden Law Office, LLC, Downers Grove
Matthew Huff, MR Huff, Attorney at Law, Chicago
Erica C. Minchella, Minchella & Associates, Ltd., Skokie
Nicolette L. Sonntag, Thomson Reuters, Morton Grove

Understanding The Rules for Conflict of Interest and Retainers Fees
This presentation explores the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct governing conflicts of interest and attorney retainer fees.
Rory Quinn, Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Chicago


Pricing Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $70 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $140
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free