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...
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.
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...
Why First Impressions Matter
Like you, I’ve been a consumer for years and the older I get the more I’ve come to recognize the...
Business Insurance Risks Every Law Firm Should Understand
When you hear that an attorney is “hanging their shingle” you think of a lawyer starting a new...
Business Insurance Options Small Law Firms Should Consider
When you think of protection from malpractice as an attorney, we hope you think of ALPS. For over...
Why It’s Important To Be Able To Say "No"
Some people seem to struggle when it comes to saying no. Perhaps they view it as requiring them to...
A Properly Drafted Engagement Letter Can Help Defend Legal Malpractice Claims
At ALPS, we strongly encourage you to use engagement letters — so much so that if a claim is made...
How Little Things Can Turn Into Big Problems
When I was young, I tried to bake cookies on my own as a surprise for the rest of my family who was...
Communication Tips You Didn’t Hear In Law School
Spare Yourself Headaches In Your Law Practice by Following these Helpful Communication Tips: Hard...
But What if You Can't Find Your Client?
There is no shortage of ethics articles reminding you to pay attention to the occasionally...
Joint Representation Conflict Waivers – Why You Can't Have It Both Ways
An estate planning firm asked me to review several sample Consent to Joint Representation forms...
How to Avoid the Legal Fee Suit Counterclaim
You finish a client matter. You feel good about the quality of your work, and you are pleased that...
