Texting can help facilitate scheduling, reminders and quick communications, while also giving clients a positive impression that you’re friendly, accessible, committed to providing the best legal representation. However, text communications may pose a substantial exposure for attorneys. If you text [...]
When it's practiced consistently, good client screening can reduce the risk of engaging in representation with an undesirable client or on a matter inconsistent with the firm's areas of expertise. No firm wants to get bogged down chasing unpaid bills [...]
Each law firm is unique, with different clients and case matters. While all firms face some risk of a malpractice claim, some areas of law are more risky than others. The best way to manage the specific risks you face [...]
In the wake of the pandemic, the adoption of cloud technology and remote workforces in the legal sector is accelerating, prompting lawyers and law firms to manage new and emerging risks. There will always be growing pains during a digital [...]
Email, texting, social media, websites, billing systems—The digital connections you use to do your job every day can present a risk, particularly as a lawyer obligated to professional ethical standards. Implement these six tips for your firm's digital presence. Prioritize [...]
The start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on the wins and losses of the last year and think about how to make this year even better. Unfortunately, this year some lawyers will face a claim [...]
The threats facing the law profession continue to evolve. Most recently, some lawyers and law firms have faced fake client and counterfeit check scams. The scheme has resulted in the loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars from the trust [...]
As a lawyer, you've likely encountered a situation where a client hasn't paid their bill and wondered what you should do. Instinctively, many consider a fee suit. However, avoiding fee suits can be best, depending on the situation. Many accounts [...]
Imagine the consequences for your law firm if there were a serious accident, fire or theft at the office. As a lawyer you know personal injury lawsuits are costly, stressful and time consuming, and theft, fire and other disasters can [...]
Law firms and lawyers often deal with workers' compensation issues from the position of counsel representing an injured worker or their employer. But what if one of your own workers were seriously injured in a slip-and-fall accident? For law firms [...]
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