December 12, 2014 | The Recorder
Best Practices for Choosing Malpractice InsuranceConsiderations like retroactive dates, coverage gaps and claims reporting are essential when shopping for new insurance.
By Randy Evans, Shari Klevens and Suzanne Y. Badawi
7 minute read
December 04, 2014 | The Recorder
Know Your Legal Malpractice Insurance Coverage Before You Need ItAttorneys should know exactly what their malpractice insurance covers before issues arise or they could be at risk of not being covered due to a narrowly worded policy.
By Randy Evans, Shari Klevens and Suzanne Y. Badawi
8 minute read
November 24, 2014 | The Recorder
Don't Let Your Clients Land You in JailBe sure to know the rules of withdrawal, which differ by jurisdiction, in case you are unwittingly pulled into representing criminal clients.
By Randy Evans, Shari Klevens and Suzanne Y. Badawi
7 minute read
November 18, 2014 | The Recorder
Five Things to Avoid When Facing a Legal Malpractice ClaimAs bad as a malpractice claim can be, it's still not a lawsuit, so don't exacerbate the problem.
By Randy Evans, Shari Klevens and Suzanne Y. Badawi
6 minute read
November 17, 2014 | National Law Journal
Mistakes Happen — How to Handle the BlunderSo, you screwed up. Don't make the problem worse by taking the wrong steps after making the error.
By Randy Evans, Shari Klevens
6 minute read
November 11, 2014 | The Recorder
A No Gap Approach to Malpractice InsuranceSeamless coverage is essential in the face of malpractice claims, but so is keeping down insurance costs.
By Randy Evans, Shari Klevens and Suzanne Y. Badawi
6 minute read
November 06, 2014 | The Recorder
Keeping Internal Communications Private Is Paramount During Malpractice SuitsAppointing in-house counsel for the firm is an important step to keeping emails, documents and other communications confidential in the event of a malpractice claim.
By Randy Evans, Shari Klevens and Suzanne Y. Badawi
6 minute read
October 29, 2014 | The Recorder
Three Essential Steps After a Legal BlunderThe first and most difficult step to minimize malpractice exposure is to come clean with your client.
By Randy Evans, Shari Klevens and Suzanne Y. Badawi
6 minute read
October 21, 2014 | The Recorder
Four Steps to Take When You're SuedYour first action items when faced with a malpractice claim.
By Randy Evans, Shari Klevens and Suzanne Y. Badawi
7 minute read
October 15, 2014 | The Recorder
Avoid Legal Malpractice Headaches by Closing Old FilesOne of the easiest ways to protect yourself against legal malpractice claims after an attorney-client relationship has ended is sending a file closing letter to make it official.
By Randy Evans, Shari Klevens and Suzanne Y. Badawi
7 minute read
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