Client Capacity: Your Practical Guide 

Dec. 3, 2025
Online

Expert Strategies for Trial Preparation

OBA Elder Law PROGRAM | On Demand
Original Program Date: December 3, 2025

Evaluating a client’s capacity to instruct counsel and make other legal decisions is complex. Legal capacity may differ depending on time, situation or the decision to be made. Ultimately, a lawyer must make their own assessment, while not discriminating based on age, disability or other protected grounds.

Join our experts as they walk you through real-life scenarios and provide you with essential guidance on:

  • Assessing capacity, the role of capacity assessments and documenting your determination;
  • How to spot “red flags”;
  • Disability accommodation considerations;
  • How to navigate the legal steps when your client is incapable.


Packed with practical advice and valuable insights, this program is a must for every lawyer, particularly those dealing with vulnerable or aging clients. Register now to secure your spot!

PROGRAM CHAIR

Matthew Rendely, Loopstra Nixon LLP

SPEAKERS

Nima Hojjati, WEL Partners
Lisa Leinveer, Perez Procope Leinveer LLP
Hilary Van de Kamer, Robinsons Law

Single Registration

CBA Member: $64* | CBA Student Member: $34* | Non-Member: $116*

(includes e-materials access) *plus applicable taxes

Group registration (4 or more)

CBA Member: $224* | Non-Member: $406*

(includes e-materials access) *plus applicable taxes

 

 

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