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

The Importance of File Documentation

Swiss Re recently experienced a complex, high exposure case related to improper file documentation. The case likely would not have been pursued if the insured had properly documented their client file. To prevent experiencing a similar case, read on for [...]

Withdrawing from a Case

Withdrawing from a case usually comes from irreconcilable differences between attorney and client. The manner and means of terminating that relationship can affect the likelihood that a malpractice claim will be presented. First, know and follow the procedures applicable in [...]

Placing Professional Liability Coverage With a Dependable Carrier

As an attorney, not much seems worse than facing a malpractice claim. Having a financially sound, respected and dependable carrier, however, can make all the difference during such a stressful time. Knowing that insurance professionals are managing the defense of [...]

Improving Attorney Wellbeing and Why It is Needed

In 2016, the ABA and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation evaluated 12,825 practicing attorneys and revealed some troubling findings. The study found: 28% experience symptoms of depression 19% experience symptoms of anxiety 23% experience symptoms of stress 21 to 36% experience [...]

Does your Social Media Conduct Violate Professional Rules?

Violations of Social Media Conduct More and more lawyers are using social media to take advantage of the effortless accessibility to the public. With so many law firms and lawyers participating, it is wise to review the professional conduct rules [...]

How to Manage a Malpractice Claim

Obviously avoiding errors and the associated risk of a malpractice claim is ideal. While understanding the trends and common errors that contribute to legal malpractice claims is important, taking proactive risk management steps, like sending engagement letters, is even more [...]

Now Offering Life, Health and Disability Insurance

Lockton Affinity Lawyer has added Life, Health and Disability Insurance to its suite of products for law professionals. Traditionally, life, health and disability benefits have only been easily accessible to attorneys at big law firms. At Lockton Affinity Lawyer, we [...]

New Risk Management Offering – PR Consultations

Law firms are becoming more and more concerned about reputational damage. As information disseminates more quickly than ever before, lawyers are often confused about how to respond to publicity and press inquiries. Westport has heard these concerns and is pleased [...]

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