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Lawyer realizing her firm is failing

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5 Reasons Solo Firms Fail

While law firms of all shapes and sizes can fail for any number of reasons, in my experience as a risk manager, there are a few reasons that solo law firms are especially susceptible to. The good news is that many of the reasons can be easily and...

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Why You Should Never Minimize the Significance of Client Driven Indemnity Provisions

I continue to get the occasional call from a lawyer wanting to know my thoughts about a new business opportunity. It’s a call that often starts out...

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3 Examples of Legal Malpractice Causes and Suggested Safeguards

We at ALPS have talked for many years about safeguards to implement to protect your firm (and your clients!) from a potential disaster. Although...

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As a lawyer, it is never too early for you to start succession planning.

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Retirement for Lawyers

The Importance of Succession Planning for Lawyers Succession planning is a crucial aspect of the legal profession. As lawyers, we devote our careers...

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Great Law Firm Cybersecurity Without Breaking the Bank

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Great Law Firm Cybersecurity Without Breaking the Bank

Has Your New Year’s Resolution to Up Your Cybersecurity Game Turned to Dust? Don’t let that happen! There’s plenty of time in 2024 to address your...

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Exploring Careers in Insurance: Insights from ALPS HR Experts

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 79: Exploring Careers in Insurance: Insights from ALPS HR Experts

In this episode of ALPS In Brief, our Bar Partnership Strategist Rio Peterson sits down with Liesel Brink and Amber Kuhlman from the ALPS HR team to...

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Why You Should Care About State Bar Endorsements

Every so often we get asked to write a blog for the company website, and usually I pick a topic based on a claim I'm currently involved in,...

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How much does it cost to start a law firm

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Planning Law Firm Expenses: How Much Does It Cost to Start a Law Firm?

The dream of starting a law firm can sometimes conflict with the reality of how much it costs. Those costs can vary greatly depending on what type of...

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Confused Lawyer

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How in the World Can You Not Know Who Your Client Is?

From time to time, I get involved in conversations with lawyers who have called in with a question or concern, and as we talk through the situation,...

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Leading with Integrity: A Journey in the Law Firm Insurance Industry

In the dynamic and complex landscape of the legal world, where every decision carries significant consequences, having a reliable compass is...

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Lawyer well-being sign

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2023 Attorney Wellness - A Year in Review

The new year tends to be a time of reflection as we consider how far we’ve come and start to think about the exciting possibilities for the year...

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