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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager

Since 1998, Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq. has been a Risk Manager with ALPS, an attorney’s professional liability insurance carrier. In his tenure with the company, Mr. Bassingthwaighte has conducted over 1200 law firm risk management assessment visits, presented over 600 continuing legal education seminars throughout the United States, and written extensively on risk management, ethics, and technology. Mr. Bassingthwaighte is a member of the State Bar of Montana as well as the American Bar Association where he currently sits on the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility’s Conference Planning Committee. He received his J.D. from Drake University Law School.

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A Decision to Share Office Space Can Be a Great One, Except When It Isn’t.

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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 20, 2018 12:00:00 AM

Some attorneys prefer working in an office share setting. And look, I get it. The reasons for doing so can be compelling. There’s the savings on overhead, the presence of others who can provide personal and professional support, the opportunity for...

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Rethinking Your Backup Strategy in Light of Ransomware Threats

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 4, 2018 12:00:00 AM

(Updated May 19, 2023) You’ve got a very serious problem on your hands should your firm’s computer network ever become infected with ransomware,...

Cybersecurity

Are women attorneys a better insurance risk?

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 21: Are Women Attorneys a Better Risk?

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 30, 2018 12:00:00 AM

In this episode of the ALPS In Brief podcast, ALPS Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte sits down with ALPS Underwriting Manager Leah Gooley to dig a...

ALPS In Brief Podcast Law Practice Management Insurance for Law Firms Women in Law

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ALPS In Brief Podcast – Episode 20: Can We Still Trust Photographic Evidence?

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 17, 2018 12:00:00 AM

We may have reached, “a fairly critical point where traditional photographic evidence just isn’t as reliable as it used to be.” This according to...

ALPS In Brief Podcast Law Practice Management Cybersecurity

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The Top Five Risk Tips for Solo Attorneys

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 14, 2018 12:00:00 AM

1) In accordance with ABA Model Rule 1.3, plan for your death or disability by designating a successor attorney. There is an obligation to prevent...

Solo and Small Firm Resources

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Do Prospective Waivers of Malpractice Actually Work?

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 2, 2018 12:00:00 AM

As I often like to do, let me share two brief stories. The first involves a criminal defense lawyer. This lawyer represented a client who refused to...

Law Practice Management

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ALPS In Brief Podcast – Episode 19: A Conversation with Brian Cuban, Author of ‘The Addicted Lawyer’

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 1, 2018 12:00:00 AM

Addiction, substance abuse and the resulting professional and personal fallout can destroy careers and lives. As another wonderful addition to our ...

ALPS In Brief Podcast Attorney Wellness