Legal malpractice claims are bad enough. Unfortunately, many attorneys respond in a way that makes them worse, causing legal malpractice claims to become nightmares. A straightforward claim that might have been resolved early instead becomes an expensive and complex claim with significant exposure and high defense costs.

To avoid this possibility, here are the five common mistakes made after receipt of a legal malpractice claim.

Don’t Assume a Claim Will Become a Lawsuit

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