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Legal Malpractice
Legal Malpractice for Litigators: An Update On Recent Developments In Texas Legal Malpractice, by
Jennifer Knauth, Steve Mcconnico and Robyn Hargrove.
The nature of claims available against attorneys continues to evolve. To protect themselves from potential liability, attorneys should make a point to stay up-to-date on malpractice law developments and changes in ethics and the Disciplinary Rules.
Texas.
25 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
4-20-2008.
State Bar of Texas
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Legal Malpractice
Protecting Yourself Against Legal Malpractice Claims, by
Peter L. Dunlap.
Legal malpractice claims are not uncommon, and attorneys should evaluate potential clients by looking for danger signs, such as multiple attorneys on a claim, a litigious history, unrealistic expectations, or vindictiveness. An informed client is generally a happy client.
Non-Specific.
4 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
3-08-2008.
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Practice Management
Rebuilding Your Practice After Disaster Strikes, by
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The Loss Prevention Program is available to assist Louisiana State Bar Association members
in the prevention of legal malpractice and the improvement of office practices and procedures.
Lousiana.
76 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Legal Malpractice
Lawyer, Defend Thyself!, by
Deborah A. Reheard.
We studied hard and sacrificed much to become defenders and advocates for our clients. But when we find the tables turned and we must defend ourselves and advocate our own position in the face of allegations of violations of ethics and the Rules of Professional Responsibility, it can stop even the toughest lawyer in their tracks.
Non-Specific U.S. State.
3 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-22-2007.
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Legal Malpractice
Conflict Checking Systems from A to Z, by
Jim Calloway.
While the basics of a conflict of interest checking system might appear to be simple, in practice it is fairly challenging to develop a “bullet proof” system in today’s world.
Non-Specific.
4 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-22-2007.
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Legal Malpractice
E&O Insurance branches out to cover more professional services, by
William J. Casey and Christina Terplan.
Errors and omissions liability coverage continues to expand nationally and internationally. Medical, legal, accounting, architectural, engineering, insurance brokers, technology, and other consulting and professional service providers are exploring coverage under the rubric of “miscellaneous E&O.”
Non-Specific.
2 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-20-2007.
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e-Discovery
E-Discovery: From Avoiding Legal Malpractice to Gaining the Litigation Edge, by
Richard L. Seabolt.
These changes are important, in part, because some of the most highly publicized litigation disasters arise over electonic discovery issues. They are also important because electronic discovery presents one of the best opportunities to gain litigation advantage.
Non-Specific.
4 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-20-2007.
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e-Discovery
Commonsense Electronic Discovery Planning – How to Help Your Client Meet Its Electronic Production Obligations, by
Elleanor H. Chin and Scott E. Warnick.
There is reason to be concerned about electronic discovery obligations and potential sanctions. The sanctions for failing to comply with these obligations can be severe. Of course courts have dealt the harshest sanctions to those who have purposely
destroyed discoverable evidence. But minor and unintentional violations can also lead to legal malpractice.
Non-Specific.
5 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-19-2007.
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Legal Malpractice
Family Law: An Increasingly Risky Nusiness, by
LAWPRO.
In both count and cost, marital and family law-related malpractice claims are on the increase. By area of law, family law is LAWPRO'S fourth most common area of claims: Only
litigation, real estate, and corporate/commercial/bankruptcy rank higher.
Non-Specific.
4 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
3-18-2007.
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Legal Malpractice
Managing Legal Malpractice: A Professional Liability Risk Management Handbook for Lawyers, by
Chubb Insurance.
Reality—Attorneys in private practice have a 4% to 17% chance of being sued for malpractice each year, depending on their jurisdiction and area of practice, according to the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Lawyer’s Desk Guide to Legal Malpractice. Even well-run law firms can be sued.
Non-Specific.
31 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
3-18-2007.
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Legal Malpractice
Legal Malpractice in LLC Formations, by
John M. Cunningham.
Lawyers who are unfamiliar with the differences between limited liability companies and other forms of organizations may unknowingly commit serious tax or legal blunders.
Non-Specific U.S. State.
13 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
3-18-2007.
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