January 18, 2017 | The Recorder
How to Avoid Amateurish Mistakes When Using ExpertsWhen not handled properly, the selection and use of consultants and experts can create unnecessary risks for attorneys and clients.
By Randy Evans and Shari Klevens
11 minute read
January 10, 2017 | The Recorder
Protecting Your Firm From Partner DeparturesFirms should consider ways to prepare for the inevitable loss of attorneys to other firms.
By Randy Evans and Shari Klevens
11 minute read
January 06, 2017 | Texas Lawyer
New Year's Resolutions You Can KeepNew Year's resolutions are not just for your personal life. You can make important resolutions that will drastically improve your law practice in the coming year. And despite statistics that suggest resolutions fail more often than not, you can be successful in developing new and improved habits for your legal practice. You can protect your professional resolutions from failure if you plan them right.
By Shari Klevens and Randy Evans
11 minute read
January 04, 2017 | The Recorder
Time to Dust Off Your Legal Malpractice PolicyIn today's competitive insurance market, there are a wide range of options available that can help combat the ever-increasing risk of a legal malpractice claim.
By Randy Evans and Shari Klevens
11 minute read
December 21, 2016 | The Recorder
Things to Think About Before Suing a Client Over Past-Due BillsDeciding whether to sue a client for unpaid fees requires a careful balance of risks and rewards. While litigation is sometimes inevitable, the decision is not to be made precipitously.
By Randy Evans and Shari Klevens
11 minute read
December 13, 2016 | The Recorder
Mitigating Risks in Law Firm MergersIf your firm is not considering or the object of a merger or acquisition, chances are it may be soon.
By Randy Evans and Shari Klevens
10 minute read
December 06, 2016 | The Recorder
Holiday Merriment, Misbehavior and MalpracticeThe holiday season, with its flurry of parties, vacations, and administrative tasks, ushers its own set of unique professional liability risks.
By Randy Evans and Shari Klevens
11 minute read
November 30, 2016 | The Recorder
What to Keep in Mind When Changing Malpractice InsurersAttorneys may think that they are protected because of their policies' effective dates. However, the greater risk from gaps comes from less obvious sources.
By Randy Evans and Shari Klevens
11 minute read
November 22, 2016 | The Recorder
Moving Beyond 'Unfinished Business' ClaimsLaw firm dissolutions have created issues related to "unfinished business." Two recent decisions have clarified the law for firms picking up partners from defunct firms.
By Randy Evans and Shari Klevens
20 minute read
November 16, 2016 | The Recorder
5 'Dont's' For Lawyers Facing Malpractice ClaimsHere are some common mistakes made by attorneys in receiving a malpractice claim, and how to avoid them.
By Randy Evans and Shari Klevens
13 minute read
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