Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager

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Solo Attorneys: Don't Wait to Figure Out Your Succession Plan

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 14, 2023 7:00:00 AM

The two most common excuses I’ve heard over the years for not having a succession plan in place are these. It’s either “my plan is to die at my...

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7 Ways To Stay Out of Trust Account Trouble

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 7, 2023 7:00:00 AM

Trust account problems remain one of the top reasons attorneys are disciplined here in the US. And while there have been and will continue to be...

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When Sharing Office Space, Make Sure You Have Your Ducks in a Row

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 24, 2023 7:00:00 AM

I once came across a comment on a blog post about attorneys sharing office space that stated malpractice insurance companies and those who write our...

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Why First Impressions Matter

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 10, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Like you, I’ve been a consumer for years and the older I get the more I’ve come to recognize the impact of first impressions on my spending...

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Why It’s Important To Be Able To Say "No"

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 19, 2023 6:30:00 AM

Some people seem to struggle when it comes to saying no. Perhaps they view it as requiring them to be confrontational and confronting someone can be...

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How Little Things Can Turn Into Big Problems

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 5, 2023 7:30:00 AM

When I was young, I tried to bake cookies on my own as a surprise for the rest of my family who was away for a few hours. I had yet to appreciate the...

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ALPS In Brief - Episode 69: Let it Go

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 30, 2023 9:40:53 AM

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ALPS In Brief - Episode 68: The Unnecessary Burdens of Growing Up in the Witness Protection Program

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 16, 2023 7:30:00 AM

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Joint Representation Conflict Waivers – Why You Can't Have It Both Ways

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 15, 2023 11:06:31 AM

An estate planning firm asked me to review several sample Consent to Joint Representation forms they were using with their clients; and what I found...

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How to Avoid the Legal Fee Suit Counterclaim

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 8, 2023 8:30:00 AM

You finish a client matter. You feel good about the quality of your work, and you are pleased that you got such a good result for your client. Then,...

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Don't Underestimate the Importance of Closure Letters

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 1, 2023 8:30:00 AM

Over the years, I have found that the use of closure letters varies greatly, not only between firms, but even between attorneys practicing at the...

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How to Make the Right Impression When Applying for Malpractice Insurance

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Feb 8, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Of course, a malpractice insurance underwriter will review everything a law firm submits in its application and obviously a great deal can be learned...