ALPS In Brief - Episode 73: The Ethical Obligation of Succession Planning
Law Practice Management
From client forms and calendaring tips to checklists and resources for starting your own solo practice, ALPS Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte and other industry leaders set you up for success with fun, bite-sized content made just for you.
Why the Use of an Engagement Letter Should Never Be Considered Optional
Engagement letters seem to be one of those documents most lawyers intellectually appreciate the...
How to Avoid Common Co-Counsel Relationship Missteps
Co-counsel relationships are sometimes formed “on the fly,” meaning no thorough discussion as to...
How to Avoid Common Conflict of Interest Traps
Particularly in the solo and small firm setting, conflict missteps are often not a “whoops, we...
Why It’s Important to Document Scope of Representation
I know lawyers get tired of hearing it and risk folk like me get tired of always having to say it;...
What Non-Engagement Letters Really Do
Over the years I have found a real disparity among attorneys as to their willingness to write ...
8 Safeguards to Ensure You Can Trust Your Law Firm Employees
I continue to be surprised at the number of times I learn that a law firm turned over complete...
Solo Attorneys: Don't Wait to Figure Out Your Succession Plan
The two most common excuses I’ve heard over the years for not having a succession plan in place are...
7 Ways To Stay Out of Trust Account Trouble
Trust account problems remain one of the top reasons attorneys are disciplined here in the US. And...
When Sharing Office Space, Make Sure You Have Your Ducks in a Row
I once came across a comment on a blog post about attorneys sharing office space that stated...
Are We Out of the Woods Yet? Statutes of Limitations for Legal Malpractice Claims
If you’re coming across this post, chances are that you’ve just Googled something like, “what is...
