Numerous bar journal articles say that communication with clients decreases
your risk of a legal malpractice case.
Not exact matches
Many
of our medical
malpractice attorneys have extensive backgrounds within the health care industry and are actively involved in
legal, medical and insurance industry organizations, including the American Society for Healthcare
Risk Management and the International Association
of Defense Counsel.
Pamela Webster will be a panelist on the topic
of «It's a Jungle Out There: Managing
Risk in Midsized Firms» at the 17th Annual
Legal Malpractice Risk Management Conference in Chicago.
Be aware
of the
risks of unbundled
legal services and prepared to take the steps outlined above to help you reduce your exposure to a
malpractice claim.
In the first, he explores the differences between
legal malpractice and medical
malpractice, concluding,» [I] t's hard to imagine lawyers willingly exposing themselves to the same sorts
of litigation
risks that doctors face.»
'» Earlier this year, Simon Chester (a fellow Slaw blogger) presented on Outside Counsel Guidelines at the 14th Annual
Legal Malpractice &
Risk Management Conference and a report on his presentation noted that he, too, had observed that «expansive client demands with respect to conflicts and waivers «are extending the definition [
of a conflict] far beyond the Model Rules and what the courts would insist on.
In the real world, trying to «fake it to make it» in an unfamiliar area
of law is unfair to the client, dangerous to the lawyer's reputation, and
risks a potential
legal malpractice claim.
Specific areas
of practice include, but are not limited to: defending professional
malpractice lawsuits including medical, dental, veterinary,
legal and architectural negligence; personal injury / wrongful death; premises liability; product liability; auto accidents, uninsured / underinsured motorist liability; insurance coverage opinions / litigation; construction defect; school law; discrimination disputes; appellate law; and overall
risk management.
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.
A former sole practitioner, teacher, and marketing director in the financial services industry, she provides confidential practice management assistance to Oregon attorneys to reduce their
risk of malpractice claims, enhance their enjoyment
of practicing law, and improve their client relationships through clear communication and efficient delivery
of legal services.