Theft of Client Funds and the Interplay Between Bad Actors and Innocent Insured Coverage
A question that occasionally comes up concerns insurance coverage for the loss of client funds....
How To Fire a Client And Move On
Sometimes when a lawyer calls in, there is a despondency in the voice that comes across loud and...
Why You Really Do Need to Create and Keep a Copy of All Your Files
I won’t keep you waiting and wondering. In my mind, the reason is self-evident. If you ever find...
Ethical and Budget Friendly Cybersecurity for Solo Lawyers
Current Climate We are a very mobile society and our technology usage seems to increase with every...
Quality Control in the Practice of Law
Back in the 80’s, Wendy’s aired a commercial that has remained a personal favorite and can still...
The Risks That Come with Serving on a Corporate Board
Underwriters in the legal malpractice insurance space often exercise caution when reviewing...
Are You Giving Your Clients Non-Verbal Cues About Your Competency as a Lawyer?
The number of times I’ve observed or heard about a problematic nonverbal interaction with a client...
Why Don't Malpractice Policies Typically Cover Consulting Work? Understanding the Ancillary Services Coverage Concern
Market forces drive change and, at times, even bring about innovation. So, in response, when a...
Why Documenting What You’re Not Retained to Do Can Be Important Too
In my experience, too many lawyers appear to be quite comfortable running with an assumption that...
A Malpractice Avoidance Checklist
If you were to collect everything I (and many others like me) have written on risk management for...
Preparing for an Extended Absence – Advice for the Solo Attorney
Given how difficult it can be to try and take a planned absence, such as a long vacation or...
How to Deliver Bad News
Difficult conversations can be, well difficult; particularly if the purpose of the conversation is...
