But What if You Can't Find Your Client?
There is no shortage of ethics articles reminding you to pay attention to the occasionally...
Tales from the Claims Files
When it does happen, claims are handled by ALPS in-house claims attorneys. They’ve seen it all. And they don’t always give advice or share stories, but when they do …
Can A Lawyer Represent a Family Member?
At some point in every lawyer’s career, a family member will ask for legal advice and the question...
Reduced Statutes of Limitations and Notice Laws
Trying to decide an issue on which to write these blog posts can be difficult, not because we do...
An Ode to the Paralegal
I recently attended a paralegal training event. My role was small; I answered questions about...
Don't Make Promises to Your Clients
My family and I were recently driving home from a camping trip and made a stop for some lunch...
Difficult Clients – Don’t Let Them Ruin Your Practice
Difficult clients. We have all had them or encountered them. They are not always apparent from...
Why Being Alone in the Woods for 89 Days is the Same as Practicing Law
Last week I had the opportunity to attend a presentation by a person who had recently spent 89...
Electronic Evidence
Beware the client who brings you electronic recordings! Many or most clients have the ability to...
How to Make a Graceful Exit from Your Practice
I was recently at a cocktail reception with a bunch of attorneys that I would describe as a group...
Social Media and Professionalism
Social media has become part of everyday life for most people young and old. Keeping up on the...
So, You Want to Do Insurance Defense Work?
If you are still reading this blog post after reading the title, then you have either done work...
3 Safety Measures Your Firm Should Implement to Avoid Wire Transfer Scams
We have received a steadily increasing number of notices from our insureds relating to fraudulent...
