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10 Leading Reasons Attorneys Get Sued and Mitigating the Risks Involved
In this episode, we discuss the ten top reasons attorneys get sued. We break down the risks associated, cover the impact the error or omission can have on a client, and share tips to mitigate risk in your law practice.
The 10 leading reasons discussed are:
negligence,
breach of confidentiality,
missing filing deadlines,
inadequate case evaluation,
poor client communication,
inexperience,
administrative errors,
conflict of interest,
failure to follow client instructions, and
professional misconduct.
Understanding the nuances of these risks empowers law firms to proactively prepare and respond…
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