If you, like most lawyers, don’t know if your firm is at risk for being hacked, now is the time to find out and then patch any holes.
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.
Law firms can be particularly vulnerable to computer fraud, because they often retain sensitive, confidential information about their clients. They also have many points of access to that confidential information. While there is no magic answer to protect your data, here are 12 security basics every lawyer should know.
Not taking on all potential clients who walk through the door may seem like a bad business move, but being selective will reduce risks and bolster your practice.
By laying out a lawyer’s general policies and expectations of the client and the scope of representation, as well as setting and explaining fees, a well-drafted engagement letter sets the tone for the representation and reduces the risk of malpractice.
Taking the plunge into law firm ownership might be scary, but braving the challenges can be rewarding.
Reporting to your malpractice insurer all malpractice claims and all issues that might become claims is one of the best ways to ensure continuation of your coverage and minimize negative results of the claims.
Lawyers have an obligation to obtain information from other professionals when necessary to competently represent clients, but ensuring the accuracy and reliability of that information is also part of lawyers’ duty to their clients.
