Learn about malpractice insurance considerations while gaining practical tips when applying for and purchasing the appropriate coverage.

Lawsuits against lawyers arising from errors and/or omissions in the performance of legal services continue to rise. It is an essential part of a law firm’s business practice to evaluate its legal risk and malpractice insurance needs. This program is designed to educate attorneys on how to prosecute and/or defend a legal malpractice action. In … Continued

This program is designed to educate attorneys on how to prosecute and/or defend a legal malpractice action.

Designed for all practicing attorneys regardless of their level of expertise, this program will provide practical tips to help improve your practice and lessen the possibility of a malpractice claim or grievance. The program will provide an overview of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct, disciplinary rules, recent developments, cases of interest and includes … Continued

Designed for all practicing attorneys regardless of their level of expertise, this program will provide practical tips to help improve your practice and lessen the possibility of a malpractice claim or grievance.

Topics for the 2023 Starting a Solo Practice in New York Program include: Creating Your “Launch Plan”  Managing Your (Cyber) Practice  Get the Clients and Cases You Want | How to Build a Sophisticated Litigation Practice Outside the Big Firm  Ethical Challenges of Solo Practice Business Models   Risk Management | Client Intake, Letters of Engagement, … Continued

Most lawyers are taught and even encouraged not to vigorously pursue non-payment from their clients. Malpractice insurers will absolutely raise premiums if a firm is in the habit of suing clients for non-payment. But law firms are like any other business and expect to get paid for their work. With little recourse in pursuing non-payers, … Continued

Part two of this two part series is an overview of operations, technology and risk management when starting your solo practice.

Are you considering opening your own firm? Are you a recent law school graduate just starting out? Are you considering leaving your place of employment and starting your own practice? Starting up a solo or small firm has its own unique financial, technical and practical concerns, but beginning a practice also has its own set … Continued

Designed for all practicing attorneys regardless of their level of expertise, this program will provide practical tips to help improve your practice and lessen the possibility of a malpractice claim or grievance.