Sentences with phrase «claim against lawyers»

«Poor communication» and «inadequate investigation» are two of the leading causes of malpractice claims against lawyers.

Small wonder, then, that such clauses are a frequent source of disagreement between the parties, and of claims against their lawyers.

However, a review of lender claims against lawyers for negligence suggests a misconception by some lawyers who believe that their only obligation to the lender client is to register the mortgage.

He rolled forward grounds and issues from one proceeding into subsequent actions and has made claims against lawyers who have acted for or against him in earlier proceedings.

Various reports indicate that 40 - 70 percent of discipline and malpractice claims against lawyers involve depression or substance abuse.

Following this basic advice will surely reduce the risk that family law clients will make complaints to the law society or file claims against their lawyers.

If possible, we will pursue a legal malpractice claim against a lawyer whose negligence resulted in a failed claim.

We are seeing an explosion of unfair competition law claims against lawyers, by lawyers, and against online legal service providers.

«I've been involved as a lawyer for plaintiffs and for defendants in claims against lawyers, particularly in franchising.

(5) to establish a claim or defense on behalf of the lawyer in a controversy between the lawyer and the client, to establish a defense to a criminal charge or civil claim against the lawyer based upon conduct in which the client was involved, or to respond to allegations in any proceeding concerning the lawyer's representation of the client; or

(b) A lawyer may reveal informa tion relating to the representation of a client to the extent the lawyer reasonably believes necessary: (5) to establish a claim or defense on behalf of the lawyer in a controversy between the lawyer and the client, to establish a defense to a criminal charge or civil claim against the lawyer based upon conduct in which the client was involved, or to respond to allegations in any proceeding concerning the lawyer's representation of the client;

Defending claims against lawyers in the current climate is an uphill battle: Franchisees are often treated by the courts almost as a «protected class» as judges seem to strive to make findings in their favour in disputes with franchisors over disclosure.

Unfortunately, few lawyers leave instructions for their spouse or other estate representative to purchase increased run - off insurance after they die — thus leaving the estate with the total maximum coverage of $ 250,000 for all future claims against the lawyer.

The lending bank can bring claims against lawyers for failing to disclose all the relevant information they knew (or should have known).

When it Comes to Conflicts of Interest, Don't Pay the Price of Being Uninformed — by Max Welsh As reported in the Insurance Journal on Tuesday, July 11, an annual survey of legal malpractice insurers by insurance broker Ames & Gough reflects that while the frequency of claims against lawyers appears to remain flat year - over-year, the -LSB-...]

When Otis realized that Cusick had insufficient funds to satisfy the judgment, Otis released Cusick from liability in exchange for an assignment of Cusick's legal malpractice and 93A claims against his lawyer and insurer in defense of Cusick in the underlying action.

«In the meantime, the question of the efficacy of mandatory CPD in enhancing competence of lawyers and reducing claims against lawyers remains unanswered»

Further to my previous posts on this topic, if a lawyer accepts an ICBC offer without clear client instructions a binding settlement could be created leaving the remedy of a separate claim against the lawyer in negligence.

(The fact that dues and insurance payments are increasing to reflect new claims against lawyers underlines that point.)

Building a culture of wellness and self - care throughout the legal profession is key to enhancing the public profile of the profession, to drawing and retaining new talent into the profession, thereby supporting access to justice efforts and to reducing risk of malpractice, competence and quality of service claims against lawyers.

Before starting his own practice, Max was a litigation associate with Alan P. Biederman, PLC in Rutland, Vermont from 2005 to 2008, where he handled a variety of matters, including cases involving civil sexual abuse claims by both children and adults, employment discrimination claims, professional liability claims against lawyers, condominium - related litigation, and civil rights claims.

Some also depart and / or make claims against their lawyers.

Ms. Tobin's professional liability defense work includes defending claims against lawyers, accountants, insurance agents and brokers, financial planners, and other professionals.

Unfortunately, few lawyers leave instructions for their spouse or other estate representative to purchase increased run - off insurance after they die − thus leaving the estate with the total maximum coverage of $ 250,000 for all future claims against the lawyer.

As reported in the Insurance Journal on Tuesday, July 11, an annual survey of legal malpractice insurers by insurance broker Ames & Gough reflects that while the frequency of claims against lawyers appears to remain flat year - over-year, the severity of those claims — the costs associated with their defense and resolution — continues to increase.

Representing employees in employer restructurings and insolvencies and defending malpractice claims against lawyers being sued by their clients are also important aspects of our civil litigation practice.

(5) to establish a claim or defense on behalf of the lawyer in a controversy between the lawyer and the client, to establish a defense to a criminal charge or civil claim against the lawyer based upon conduct in which the client was involved, or to respond to allegations in any proceeding concerning the lawyer's representation of the client;

LAWPRO's concern that unbundling could lead to more claims stems from the fact that the biggest causes of claims against lawyers — communication issues and inadequate investigation or discovery of facts — are at least equally, if not more likely, to occur during the provision of unbundled legal services.

The fact sheets include quick claims facts, the main causes of claims against lawyers, hot topics in the particular areas of law, tips for avoiding claims and links to practicePRO resources.

Or, if the ILA was improperly given, might it give the lawyer receiving the certificate of ILA or his or her other client a claim against the lawyer giving the ILA?

In keeping with the theme of my week, following is a repost of a recent article I wrote for the Canadian Lawyers Insurance Association Loss Prevention Bulletin on a consistent source of claims against lawyers — the missed limitation date.

She has particular expertise in dealing with tax related disputes, and claims against lawyers, accountants, surveyors and property management professionals.

This study relies on self - reporting from the legal malpractice insurers that participate in the survey, so it is not a comprehensive review of all malpractice claims against all lawyers, but does provide some insights into the common malpractice errors and high - and low - risk practices.

A client who considers a result to be fair — or at least logical — is less likely to bring a claim against the lawyer.

the claim against the lawyer may be for «procrastination» or «poor communication,» but looking deeper we sometimes find lawyers overwhelmed by the stress of their jobs who have succumbed... Read More»

(iii) Comprehensive rating: Ensuring that claims against lawyers are assessed and tracked on an individual basis, instead of on a firm - wide basis.

All three scenarios have the same potential to lead to a claim against the lawyer.

The sheets includes quick claims facts, the main causes of claims against lawyers, hot topics in the particular areas of law, tips for avoiding claims and links to practicePRO resources.

They includes quick claims facts, the main causes of claims against lawyers, hot topics in the particular areas of law, tips for avoiding claims and links to practicePRO resources.

If a client makes a claim against a lawyer for malpractice, the lawyer can disclose confidential information to defend herself.

Conflicts are a common source of claims against lawyer - directors.

Faced with such a heavy damages claim, a franchisor will often claim against the lawyer, alleging that the lawyer either drafted an inadequate disclosure statement or failed to warn the franchisor of the consequences of inadequate disclosure.

We already know that communication breakdowns are the primary source of claims against lawyers.

The client should file a claim against the lawyer for the money.

Separation agreements negotiated «on the courtroom steps» when counsel don't have their precedents with them are another frequent source of claims against lawyers, says Sheps.