Conflicts of interest are one of the most complicated areas of law under the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Yet it is essential for every lawyer to be able to recognize and understand conflicts of interest in order to avoid serious consequences that include malpractice lawsuits, disciplinary action, disqualification motions, disgorgement of fees, harm to reputation, and loss of business. Experienced ethics instructor Coleen F. Middleton, Esq., explains the basics of conflicts of interest in this 2-hour program. Topics include: