law practice management

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How to Avoid Common Conflict of Interest Traps

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 2, 2023 10:25:00 AM

Particularly in the solo and small firm setting, conflict missteps are often not a “whoops, we missed that name” kind of thing. More often the...

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Why It’s Important to Document Scope of Representation

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 1, 2023 10:24:57 AM

I know lawyers get tired of hearing it and risk folk like me get tired of always having to say it; but there is real value in documenting scope of...

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What Non-Engagement Letters Really Do

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 31, 2023 10:24:34 AM

Over the years I have found a real disparity among attorneys as to their willingness to write non-engagement letters. You know the one. It’s that...

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ALPS In Brief - Episode 70: Don’t Let These Coverage Concerns Surprise You

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 13, 2023 1:31:01 PM

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8 Safeguards to Ensure You Can Trust Your Law Firm Employees

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 28, 2023 11:56:53 AM

I continue to be surprised at the number of times I learn that a law firm turned over complete oversight of client property to a non-attorney member...

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Solo Attorneys: Don't Wait to Figure Out Your Succession Plan

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 14, 2023 7:00:00 AM

The two most common excuses I’ve heard over the years for not having a succession plan in place are these. It’s either “my plan is to die at my...

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7 Ways To Stay Out of Trust Account Trouble

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 7, 2023 7:00:00 AM

Trust account problems remain one of the top reasons attorneys are disciplined here in the US. And while there have been and will continue to be...

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When Sharing Office Space, Make Sure You Have Your Ducks in a Row

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 24, 2023 7:00:00 AM

I once came across a comment on a blog post about attorneys sharing office space that stated malpractice insurance companies and those who write our...

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Are We Out of the Woods Yet? Statutes of Limitations for Legal Malpractice Claims

Annie Harris, Claims Attorney: May 18, 2023 8:30:00 AM

If you’re coming across this post, chances are that you’ve just Googled something like, “what is the statute of limitations for legal malpractice...

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Why First Impressions Matter

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 10, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Like you, I’ve been a consumer for years and the older I get the more I’ve come to recognize the impact of first impressions on my spending...

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Business Insurance Risks Every Law Firm Should Understand

Kurt Whitmire, Director of Commercial Lines: May 8, 2023 12:32:11 PM

When you hear that an attorney is “hanging their shingle” you think of a lawyer starting a new practice on their own or with a partner or small group...

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Insurance Coverage Every Small Law Firm Should Consider

Kurt Whitmire, Director of Commercial Lines: May 8, 2023 12:32:07 PM

When you think of protection from malpractice as an attorney, we hope you think of ALPS. For over 35 years ALPS has focused exclusively on the...