(L-R)Josh J.T. Byrne and Alesia S. Sulock of Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin. Courtesy photos
A critical aspect of the practice of law is managing risk. Attorneys routinely evaluate and advise clients of the risks associated with representation matters, but it is equally important for lawyers to manage their own risks arising from their practice. Risk management begins at the outset of the representation and should continue until the representation concludes. By incorporating risk management into your daily practice of law, you can avoid legal malpractice claims and disciplinary complaints, and better set yourself up for the defense of such claims should you be faced with either down the road.
Client Selection
As attorneys, there are pressures, both emotional and financial, to try and help every potential client who comes in the door. However, risk management best practices start with careful client selection.
