There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ method of preventing legal malpractice claims. The single best tool an attorney has to manage risk and reduce the likelihood of claims is the engagement letter.
When risk managers or insurers audit a law practice for the risk of legal malpractice, they often review the files first to see whether every matter has an executed engagement letter or fee contract. There’s a reason for this.
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