Does a client have a duty to read the document they are signing? Consider the following hypothetical. A lawyer represents a party in a divorce…
In our recent post about maintaining client relationships, we discussed why and how co-counsel could "steal" your client. But there is another way to protect…
Protecting your client relationships from being damaged by other lawyers is important. In many cases, it is good for the client to have more than…
Lawyers are often called upon to wear many hats other than lawyer. However, many times the new hat requires the lawyer to lend a hand…
Client consent is generally required for everything a lawyer does. But consider the following scenario. You settle a personal injury matter for your client. The…
As we recently discussed, the 2015 ABA study put personal injury cases in first place once again as the practice area generating the most number of…
You work really hard for a client and then the client stops paying or refuses to pay an outstanding bill. Generally, it's been said that a…
When speaking to lawyers about legal malpractice prevention and risk management, we often reference the 2008-2011 American Bar Association Standing Committee on Lawyers' Professional Liability:…
There are no guarantees in life or the law; sometimes clients lose their cases and their perception is skewed. When legal matters don't turn out…
In most litigation, lawyers hired under an insurance policy will represent the defense. We sometimes get calls from defendants upset with their lawyers, or have questions…
