L Squared Insurance Agency Blog: fee suits
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Friday, March 17, 2017A recent blog addressed many issues associated with Suing Clients to Collect Unpaid Legal Fees. A few law firms seem to think that it is not as bad if they turn the accounts over to a 3rd party to collect. Attorney Malpractice Insurance Carriers treat these suits the same as the firm had sue the client directly. READ MORE >>
Friday, March 10, 2017Suing a client for unpaid legal fees many times is a bad idea. Yes many attorneys wait until after the statute has run, and yes this may prevent a counter claim or at least provide a defense. But this does not prevent a bar complaint and if done with any frequency will impact on your attorney malpractice premiums. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 1, 2016AttPro Risk Tip of the Month Suing your client for fees often results in a counterclaim for legal malpractice. Try to resolve the issue with good communication with the client. If you need help, some bar associations offer fee dispute resolution assistance. READ MORE >>
Sunday, April 10, 2016Many attorneys are upset when they find out that suing clients for unpaid legal fees can cause their lawyers malpractice insurance premiums to increase. In fact, with many admitted Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance carriers as few as 5 suits in READ MORE >>
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