How Can We Take Better Care of Our Attorneys? Part II.
On February 16, 2023, Ryan True began a discussion on the ALPS blog by asking this question: How...
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 …
When Shopping Malpractice Insurance: Pay Attention to Your Retroactive Coverage Date
When considering a change in lawyer's malpractice liability carriers, understanding the effect of a...
The Right (And Wrong) Way to Use AI as a Lawyer
The machines rose from the ashes of the nuclear fire. Their war to exterminate mankind had raged...
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...
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...
But What if You Can't Find Your Client?
There is no shortage of ethics articles reminding you to pay attention to the occasionally...
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...
