Find risk management resources, best practices and information about legal malpractice and professional liability insurance for lawyers and law firms.

Announcing a New Risk Management Offering for Swiss Re Insureds

Like many lawyers, you and your law firm have worked hard to build a great reputation. Yet in today's world, information travels farther and faster than ever before, causing many to be concerned about the rising risk of reputational damage. [...]

Risk Management for the Defense Attorney

Recently, the legal malpractice industry has seen an uptick in claims filed against defense attorneys. Some of these claims are of high severity, resulting in seven figure settlements or verdicts. What is responsible for this new development and how can [...]

Using Social Media for Evidence to Impeach or an Ethical Breach?

Do you know how what social media ethics guidelines your firm should follow? People’s willingness to disclose personal information on social media can be particularly helpful in the discovery phase of litigation. Snooping on opposing parties, witnesses or jurors through [...]

Professional Liability Claim Example: Providing free legal advice for friends

Often, friends or family will approach attorneys for free and quick legal advice. While it may seem like a good idea, providing such advice, without taking the proper measures, can end in a lawsuit. Professional Liability Claim Background In a [...]

How to Handle Fee Disputes with Your Clients

 Browsing through your inbox, you notice that the check from the insurance carrier you recently settled a claim with has arrived. Imagining all the wonderful things you can do with your portion of the proceeds, you pick up the phone [...]

How to Avoid Email Pitfalls

Email has become the preferred method of communication for corresponding with colleagues and clients. Although writing an email is easy, lawyers need to avoid email pitfalls. By avoiding the common errors discussed below, your emails will remain effective and professional. [...]

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