Attorney Engagement Letters Can Reduce the Risk of Malpractice Claims

Posted on: October 4, 2018 by Huntersure

Engagement letters are a crucial piece of protection for any law professional looking to avoid malpractice claims. These letters help confirm the representation’s plans for the services they are set to provide to a client. From billing rates to contingency agreements, expense costs to overall responsibilities, these letters are helpful in making every intention of […] Read More

What to Consider When Creating Coverage for Solo Practitioners

Posted on: July 19, 2018 by Huntersure

When an attorney starts out with a solo practice there’s plenty to consider such as area of practice and what kind of cases they’ll take on. The most important consideration should be proper coverage to protect against malpractice lawsuits. However, attorney professional liability insurance, while an important component of any new or solo legal professional, […] Read More

Today’s Trends in Professional Liability Claims Against Lawyers

Posted on: July 12, 2018 by Huntersure

In today’s world of instant connectivity and availability to information, the trend of streamlined technology has helped essentially all industries. In the legal field, technology has impacted communication with clients with an easier and more agile experience overall. However, this faster and higher level of communication can come with a bit of blowback as technology […] Read More

What a Malpractice Claim Could Do to an Attorney

Posted on: July 5, 2018 by Huntersure

Obtaining insurance may not be at the top of the list of things to do for new lawyers starting out. With the excitement of a new job or promotion, some things get put on the backburner. However, before professional steps are taken in the legal field, all lawyers, no matter the size of firm or […] Read More

Common Questions About Professional Liability Insurance For Lawyers (Part 3)

Posted on: June 21, 2018 by Huntersure

This blog was originally published on January 25, 2017. It was updated and re-published on June 21, 2018. For lawyers and other law professionals, insurance may not necessarily be the first thing that comes to mind when getting everything in order. However, making sure to have coverage in place, such as attorney professional liability insurance, […] Read More

Common Questions about Professional Liability Insurance For Lawyers (Part 2)

Posted on: June 14, 2018 by Huntersure

This blog was originally published on January 19, 2017. It has been updated as of June 14, 2018. When a lawyer is consulted or is hired as a legal representative, they are taking on more than just a case. Their client is entrusting them with their livelihood and, given the matter at hand, everything they […] Read More

Preventing Attorney Professional Liability Claims: Effective Client Communication

Posted on: May 8, 2018 by Huntersure

Unfortunately for those in the legal field, malpractice claims can become more common if communication is not effective. When a client expects one result, but gets another then they are inclined to sue or bring up attorney malpractice allegations. Legal firms and individual lawyers can take measures to prevent this kind of controversy by being […] Read More

How Firm Size Affects Malpractice Claims

Posted on: April 18, 2018 by Huntersure

When most people hear the word “malpractice,” they assume it only relates to something in the medical field. In fact, legal malpractice is a very real concern for those working as legal professionals. Not only that, this kind of claim has been on the rise for some time and firms large and small are vulnerable. […] Read More

Liability Coverage for Small Versus Large Law Firms

Posted on: March 29, 2018 by Huntersure

Lawyers and other legal professionals know the potential risks their clients may be vulnerable to. But what they should also be on the lookout for are potential risks and threats against themselves as professionals in the legal field. Small, mid-sized, and large firms alike all face exposures to credibility including malpractice lawsuits. Having the right […] Read More

Common Misconceptions About Attorney Liability Insurance

Posted on: March 22, 2018 by Huntersure

The relationship between a lawyers and their client may be anything but consistent. A legal professional may be committed to a client, but the client may not meet them halfway. Lawyers of all kinds in a wide range of practice size face potential risks and exposures as malpractice lawsuits are becoming more common. If you’re […] Read More