HOW TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE LAWYER
On Demand Seminar
ITEM #:  1953682601   |   EVENT CODE:  547316
STANDARD PRICE
$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.

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To claim CLE credit, view by:  May 20, 2028

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.

How to Become a Successful Real Estate Lawyer

Experienced Real Estate Attorneys Share Their Valuable Insights and Essential Practice Tips!

Originally presented:  May 21, 2026     |     Course length:  6.0 hours


In this course, you will:

  • Learn the essentials of commercial leases and purchase agreements
  • Gain an understanding of how to navigate title insurance issues with confidence
  • Develop the skills to handle commercial and residential closings
  • Hear from experienced attorneys about what it really means to practice real estate law and how to build a successful practice
  • Explore common ethics conundrums that come up in real estate practice
  • And much more!

Understanding the Commercial Purchase Agreement  (60 MINUTES)
An essential primer for attorneys entering the commercial real estate practice area. This presentation breaks down the structure and the key provisions of a commercial purchase agreement and provides the foundational knowledge to review, draft, and negotiate these agreements.
– Marvin A. Liszt

Title Insurance: The Difference Between Closing Deals and Cleaning Up Messes  (45 MINUTES)
A practical, real-world guide to navigating title insurance with confidence, including how to read a title commitment and identify potential risks before they become problems. Attendees will learn how to effectively review and negotiate Schedule B, understand the purpose and strategic use of key endorsements, and respond when unexpected issues arise in a transaction.
– Barbara B. Gilmore

How to Handle the Commercial Closing  (30 MINUTES)
Learn how to approach pre-closing preparation with purpose, develop and execute an effective closing checklist, and identify key risk areas before they become problems at the table. The presentation will also cover essential post-closing follow-up to ensure all loose ends are tied up and the transaction is fully completed.
– Barbara B. Gilmore & Marvin A. Liszt

Understanding the Commercial Lease  (60 MINUTES)
Just like the commercial purchase agreement, a successful real estate attorney needs to become intimately familiar with the components of the commercial lease and how it allocates economic benefits, operational control, and legal risk.
– Brieanna H. Maershbecker

Overview of the Lawyer’s Role in Residential Real Estate  (45 MINUTES)
For most real estate attorneys, residential work is fairly standardized and transaction-driven, with occasional advisory or dispute matters mixed in. However, when the attorney is called upon to step in, it is essential that they have a firm grasp of the core issues in play.
– Katherine P. Pivec 

Career Advice Panel: Keys to Success  (45 MINUTES)
What does it take to become a successful real estate lawyer? Hear tips and advice from panelists who have made the journey and learn how their experiences can benefit you.
– Marvin A. Liszt, Brieanna H. Maershbecker & Katherine P. Pivec

Top Ethical Conundrums in Real Estate Law  (60 MINUTES)
1.0 ethics credit applied for
Real estate transactions move fast, and ethical pitfalls often hide in the fine print and the pressure to close. This program explores the most common and consequential ethical conundrums facing real estate attorneys, from navigating dual representation and managing conflicts of interest to handling client funds, disclosure obligations, and dealing with unrepresented parties.
– Charles E. Jones

Helpful Resources for Real Estate Lawyers  (15 MINUTES)
Learn about the valuable tools and resources available to you through Minnesota CLE that can help you on your mission to becoming a successful real estate lawyer.
– Holly L. Garland

$295

Other discounts that may apply:

Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 CLE credits, including 1.0 ethics credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.

Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 6.0 basic real estate specialist credits.

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.

STANDARD PRICE
$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
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