At Wisconsin Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company, we spend a lot of time thinking about the intersection of legal technology and professional liability. That perspective is
Unfortunately, lawyers and law firms have become a popular target for hackers, who may try to infect law firm computer systems with ransomware or breach
As a lawyer, you dedicate your career to helping others through complex legal matters. You pour your heart and soul into every case, striving to
Legal professionals in Wisconsin are held to exacting standards by both their clients and the state. As such, it is essential that they understand the
Are you facing the possibility of a legal malpractice lawsuit in Wisconsin? If so, you should understand how the statute of limitations could apply to
As a Wisconsin attorney, purchasing legal malpractice insurance is one way to protect yourself and your firm. Insurance can offer valuable coverage when unhappy clients
Think about and answer the questions in eight practice management and job satisfaction categories to help head off problems and reduce the anxiety that comes with being a lawyer.
This article explores the elements of a legal malpractice action and identifies some common mistakes that may be avoided through best practices when representing clients
Often, an attorney’s biggest fear is facing a legal malpractice claim. Numerous elements are involved, and it can be challenging to prove either side. When
The ABA estimates that 4 in 5 attorneys will have to deal with a malpractice claim against them. No attorney in Wisconsin wants to face a malpractice
The best advice for many lawyers contemplating adding new clients or cases is to think globally but practice locally. The risks of expanding beyond your state’s borders to meet clients’ needs include lack of knowing another state’s procedures and laws, getting outside your own comfort zone, and not understanding the jurisdiction in which the case resides.
Lawyers unfamiliar with recent bankruptcy law developments risk committing errors that could block their debtor clients’ fresh starts and endanger their own disciplinary records.
If you’re thinking about going solo, there are many things to consider, from locating an office to developing clients to employing technology to operating your business, and more. Challenging? Yes. Rewarding? Yes. Best of all, you’re not really alone.
Whether client files are in boxes in the basement or in electronic folders in the cloud, lawyers must know how to preserve them safely and when to dispose of or delete them.
Improve your peace of mind and your law practice by putting in place strategies to better serve clients and reduce your risk of making mistakes.
Give yourself a stamp of approval if you can pass this quiz on the duties of Wisconsin notary publics.
Although lawyers’ highest duty of care is owed to their own clients, in estate planning matters lawyers must be aware of the malpractice-related risk of disappointing non-client beneficiaries.
Starting a new business is never fear-free, but learning about the risks and acting to minimize them will leave you well placed to succeed in a solo practice.
Suing clients for fees is not forbidden, but the risks of doing so are sufficiently high that lawyers should take all possible steps to prevent fee disputes from occurring in the first place.
Communication mistakes account for 25 percent of malpractice claims at WILMIC and are among the most frequent grievances filed with the OLR. Avoid communication breakdown with clients by following effective communication practices.