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Legal Malpractice Insurance for the Golden Years (aka Tail Coverage)
Date posted: June 19, 2013

Congratulations! You’ve saved for retirement and you’ve nearly made it. Just make sure that you have budgeted for tail coverage to protect you into retirement. If you wait too long, you may not be able to get tail coverage at all. But if you plan ahead, you might even get it for “free.” Read the full article for details. Continue reading
Leaving Solo Practice for a Firm? Don’t Forget to Negotiate Tail Coverage!
Date posted: June 17, 2013

It seems simple enough: you’re giving up all the administrative headaches and overhead of a solo practice, but you still need to make sure your insurance covers you for work done before you joined the firm. Read on for important information on how to make sure you’re protected for past acts from before you join the firm and how to avoid paying for that coverage. Continue reading
Can Your Facebook Post Result in a Legal Malpractice Case?
Date posted: May 10, 2013

Is your Facebook or Twitter activity exposing you not just embarrassment, but to disciplinary action by your bar or possibly even a legal malpractice suit? Some lawyers have found out the hard way that the answer is Yes. These cases can seem comical for the obvious bad judgment of the lawyers involved, but they do raise important questions. Read on for some tips on who to protect your reputation and your legal practice by following some simple Rules of Engagement for Lawyers on Facebook. Continue reading
Five Keys to Protecting Yourself from Legal Malpractice Claims
Date posted: April 18, 2013

If you’re looking to keep your liability insurance costs down, avoiding claims is one key element in that equation. Naturally, no lawyer can be sure of avoiding all malpractice suits, but there are some simple things you can do to … Continue reading
Understanding Claims Made Liability Coverage
Date posted: April 5, 2013

As an attorney, you probably already know that the vast majority of legal malpractice policies offer “claims made” coverage, but we are often surprised in our practice to learn that even experienced lawyers don’t always understand all the nuances and … Continue reading