While sharing a case can be in the best interest of the client be cautious about making sure you document the relationship. Any time a law firm shares a case with another attorney or refers a case out to another firm, the original law firm continues to have...
Be careful onlineUnfair or not, lawyers have to be more careful than the average person when posting online. Don’t be casual. Don’t post anything about a specific legal matter or client. Include disclaimers. Remember that the Model Rules of Professional...
Attorney Malpractice Deductible Options There are many different deductible options; some are packaged into the policies some are provided as an additional charge. 1. Zero Dollar Deductible—this is listed 1st, as with a zero dollar deductible the options list...
Question from Attorney:Why do I need prior acts coverage for Attorney Malpractice Insurance? Response:Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance is written on a “Claims made” policy form. “Claim made” coverage in its purest form would...
Many people think that there is a separate policy issued once “Tail” is purchased on a Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance Policy. This is not the case. Generally the endorsement is just one sheet of paper and only one or 2...
