Recent headlines from around the country reveal multimillion-dollar legal malpractice payouts, with firms facing big exposures arising out of predictable and avoidable problems.
In difficult economic times, clients and former clients often look to attorneys—perceived as having deep pockets—to compensate them for failed businesses, lost homes or risky investments. This year, the number of large verdicts against attorneys confirms the risks of failing to follow effective risk management procedures for avoiding legal malpractice claims.
