Recently we wrote attorney malpractice insurance for a law firm that had been with Hanover Insurance since 1986. The firm was one of the original law firms that started with Michigan Lawyers Mutual in 1986. It had stayed with Michigan Lawyers Mutual which...
extended reporting period endorsement (ERP) can be costly, it is often the only way to properly cover an attorney’s past acts. Also as we have told numerous attorneys through the years that once you leave a firm your rights to know what the insurance...
When we get this question, it is usually because the suspended attorney suspects that there will be unreported malpractice claims made against the attorney in the future. Generally when a malpractice insurer learns about the suspension, the insurer will either...
need for a backup attorney, all important issues for running an ongoing law firm. So once you have decided to start a new law firm and are ready to hang out your shingle you need a plan. Whether you’re an experienced attorney or new in practice...
need for a backup attorney and also hinted at the need for a succession plan. This is especially important for small law firms. No matter where an attorney or attorneys are in their career(s) having a succession plan is important to the overall health of...
