24. The Lean Lawyer's Guide To Avoiding Malpractice Claims: Module 3 - Your Job
A common, but undiagnosed, root cause of malpractice claims is lawyers misunderstanding who they work for. When it comes to your job, there is a subtle nuance at play. It's this: You don't work for your firm, you work at your firm for your clients.
January 27, 2023 at 12:16 PM
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Module 3: Your Job
This lesson continues our exploration of the10 hidden dangers of practicing law and how to avoid them. In Module 1, we looked at the first hidden danger — yourself. Module 2 looked at your firm as a danger.
Now we move to the next hidden danger, your job. As always, we'll feature a case study to illustrate how the risks can be avoided.
Case Study Part 1: Jessie Feels Lost
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