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A New Year’s Resolution Worth Keeping – No Suits Against Clients for Fees

You have heard it many times before but it is worth repeating because we are still receiving claims from attorneys who first sued their clients for fees and a malpractice counterclaim was asserted. I have been handling claims for attorneys for...

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My Former Client Posted What???

No one enjoys hearing feedback about themselves that is critical in nature; but don’t get me wrong. Sometimes we need to hear that we’re not meeting...

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Knock. Knock. Who's There? Coverage for Subpoena Assistance

It’s Friday the 13th, or any other day of the month for that matter, and your local process server appears at your door with a subpoena for your...

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Gifts From Clients Aren’t Always Problem Free

Sometimes clients genuinely wish to say thanks, particularly during this time of year, and the giving of a gift can be a very appropriate and...

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ALPS In Brief Podcast-Episode 4: Opening a Law Firm? Think About Protecting Your Future.

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Be Nice: Lawyer to Lawyer Communication

We all know that clients can be difficult at times. But do lawyers have to be difficult too? Here are a few reminders about what not to do when...

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Conflicts of Interest: How Past Representations Can Become a Current Problem

Malpractice claims alleging a conflict of interest have been a serious concern for insurers for years. One of the reasons is this. Conflict of...

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Working With a Direct Writer

Many times friends or colleagues outside of ALPS ask me, “What’s the hardest part of your job?” A lot of people assume that it’s really hard talking...

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Does Your Law Firm Need Cyber Coverage?

The short answer is yes. The common thought most law firms have is, “I’m too small a fish to worry about being hacked . . . there are bigger fish to...

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Considering Limited Scope Representation? Don’t Play Fast and Loose with the RPCs.

Let’s review the basics. ABA Model Rule 1.2 (c) allows a lawyer to limit the scope of the representation if the limitation is reasonable under the...

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When Purchasing a Law Practice, Never Run with Assumptions

Assumptions. We all make them day after day. In fact, as I see it, doing so allows most days to progress with some level of predictability. For...

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Why Declinations Really Do Need to Be Tracked

I’ve always been curious about why some attorneys never take the time to make sure that at least the name of every declined prospective client makes...

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Try Not To Be A Patsy, Seriously.

I’m not sure why, but I’ve always had a fondness for the word patsy. While the word doesn’t seem to be in wide use anymore, I personally believe the...

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