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ALPS In Brief - Episode 82: How to Build and Maintain a Strong Legal Practice
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 17, 2024 9:29:15 AM
From client forms and calendaring tips to checklists and resources for starting your 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.
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 17, 2024 9:29:15 AM
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5 Reasons Solo Firms Fail
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 10, 2024 7:30:00 AM
While law firms of all shapes and sizes can fail for any number of reasons, in my experience as a risk manager, there are a few reasons that solo law...
2 min read
Why You Should Never Minimize the Significance of Client Driven Indemnity Provisions
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 2, 2024 12:00:42 PM
I continue to get the occasional call from a lawyer wanting to know my thoughts about a new business opportunity. It’s a call that often starts out...
3 min read
3 Examples of Legal Malpractice Causes and Suggested Safeguards
Stacey Smith Claims Manager: Mar 20, 2024 7:30:00 AM
We at ALPS have talked for many years about safeguards to implement to protect your firm (and your clients!) from a potential disaster. Although...
4 min read
Retirement for Lawyers
Dena Stoddard: Mar 13, 2024 7:30:00 AM
The Importance of Succession Planning for Lawyers Succession planning is a crucial aspect of the legal profession. As lawyers, we devote our careers...
4 min read
How in the World Can You Not Know Who Your Client Is?
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Feb 7, 2024 7:00:00 AM
From time to time, I get involved in conversations with lawyers who have called in with a question or concern, and as we talk through the situation,...
14 min read
ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 78: Succession Planning & Selecting a Backup Attorney
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jan 11, 2024 8:00:00 AM
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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 77: 25 Holiday Risk Management Tips
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 21, 2023 8:00:00 AM
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Why You Never Want to Get Lazy With Your Time Keeping
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 6, 2023 8:00:00 AM
This post is directed toward those of you who fail to accurately record your time on a consistent basis throughout the day, day after day. I know it...
2 min read
Lawyers: Don't Let Clients Make Assumptions About Your Role
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 15, 2023 8:00:00 AM
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Why It’s Important to Have Attorney Accountability Built Into Your Firm’s Conflict Checking Process
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 18, 2023 10:00:00 AM
What happens in your firm if there’s a hit during a conflicts check? Hopefully, the conflict concern is immediately brought to the attention of the...
16 min read
ALPS In Brief - Episode 73: The Ethical Obligation of Succession Planning
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 20, 2023 10:58:09 AM
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Why the Use of an Engagement Letter Should Never Be Considered Optional
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 20, 2023 8:00:00 AM
Engagement letters seem to be one of those documents most lawyers intellectually appreciate the value of but often underutilize. This letter simply...