Building a Strong Attorney-Client Relationship
Hiring the wrong attorney can make or break a case. Likewise, it is important for attorneys to be selective about the cases they take and the clients they work with. Keep these three aspects in mind to build a solid attorney-client relationship: Practice Effective Communication One of the most critical aspects of an attorney-client relationship is […]
The Dangers of Dabbling
A large number of malpractice claims arise from lawyers taking on matters for which they lack experience or knowledge. Here are some things to know about dabbling, with a focus on three practice areas: immigration, bankruptcy and collections, and real estate.
Working Remotely During the Pandemic – How’s It Going So Far?
Many law firms have been forced to adapt to a remote-work environment because of COVID-19. This has placed an unprecedented burden on law firms’ technological capabilities.
WI Supreme Court Issues “Temporary Mailbox Rule”
The WI Supreme Court has now created a “Temporary Mailbox Rule” for those attorneys who do not have access to the Court System’s eFiling system.
Supreme Court: Emailed Appellate Motions, Responses Acceptable thru May 22, 2020
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order that allows attorneys to file notices of appearances, motions and responses to motions by email in the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court.
Lawyers Are Essential, Providing Clients ReliefWhen Their Mental Tanks Are Full
For someone to be able to call their lawyer and unburden themselves with even one issue on their to-do list provides them a tremendous amount of relief from the stress they are feeling.
State Bar Offers Directionfor Lawyers Working at Home
The challenges of attorneys working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic is a top priority for the State Bar of Wisconsin. The April 2020 issue of the Bar’s bi-weekly newsletter InsideTrack offers some great articles and resources.
Top 10 Ways to Avoid a Malpractice Claim
You can reduce the chances of being among the many lawyers who have to use their malpractice insurance by integrating these risk-education approaches into your practice.
Dear Client: Happy Holidays. Please Pay Your Bill.
Lawyers can sue clients for fees, but that option should be the last, not the first, in preventing and resolving disagreements about bills.
Five Common Lawyering Mistakes – And How to Avoid Them
The types of errors that most often result in claims or grievances against Wisconsin lawyers are easy to commit but also relatively simple to avert, with good practice management and attention to detail.