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In a recent Thomson Reuters survey of U.S. mid-size law firms, the legal industry is lagging far behind in terms of leadership and firm succession preparedness. At the time of the survey, only 40% of firms surveyed said they felt prepared to deal with the retirement and succession of partners, while 61% said they were concerned about their lack of preparedness. In addition, only 37% of surveyed firms said they had a formal succession planning process in place or were in the process of creating one, and 43% had an informal process or didn’t even have succession planning on their radar. So, what can you do if you are on the wrong side of this statistical data? https://lnkd.in/gw27zAEy

As the legal profession continues to evolve, so do legal malpractice claims and the risks to firms. Lawyers who understand the underlying risks accompanying the practice of law are in a better position to avoid a malpractice claim or grievance. Join us to review current trends in legal malpractice defense and learn best practices to limit your exposure. Matthew Marrone, Esq. and Seth Laver, Esq., Partners of Goldberg Segalla, examine current ethical pitfalls and discuss how to protect your firm from a malpractice claim in this informative webinar. https://lnkd.in/d9psEsFD

A message from Attorney Protective's President, Scott Patrick, RPLU: I am excited to announce that this is a significant year for our parent company, MedPro Group, marking its 125th year delivering solutions for its stakeholders. Attorney Protective likewise celebrates its own exciting milestone this year – 15 years of writing legal malpractice insurance for many of the most respected law firms in the country. As we reflect on our 15th anniversary, I am reminded how crystal clear our division’s expectations have been in terms of building a stellar subsidiary. https://lnkd.in/d4RMKQ49

As lawyers, we often look forward to the next client and the next case. However, in our rush to entertain a new business opportunity, a proper conflicts check may be neglected. Rule 1.7 of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct states that “a lawyer shall not represent a client if the representation involves a concurrent conflict of interest. A concurrent conflict of interest exists if: https://lnkd.in/gMdKmhbz

Ordinarily when we as lawyers prepare for retirement, we make meticulous plans regarding how best to wind down our practices and transfer our existing matters so that our clients have as seamless a transition as possible. However, when it comes to more unforeseen events like death and disability, few of us have comprehensive contingency plans. https://lnkd.in/gxYVnh6x

As AttPro celebrates its 15th Anniversary, we continue to expand our footprint in the legal malpractice market. As we grow, so does our team! We are pleased to introduce our newest Claims Consultants, Tami Harwood, Colleen Zaniewski, and Carla Morman. Each one of these attorneys brings with them vast experience in handling legal malpractice claims. So, we thought it would be interesting to ask Tami, Colleen, and Carla some questions about the claims they see most often and how lawyers can best assist with a legal malpractice claim or grievance. https://lnkd.in/gr6p_6bZ

Join us for a CLE webinar on September 25th on the competitive landscape for lawyers and law firms in a digital world is fierce. And the more aggressive it becomes, the greater the risks of running afoul of ethical rules and considerations. Maintaining technological competence and client confidentiality when using online marketing tools and social media are critical. But also understanding the compliance issues that go beyond simply reading the Rules of Professional Conduct can be the difference between a successful campaign and a dreaded violation letter. Join ethics attorney Micah Buchdahl, founder and president of HTMLawyers, Inc., and Kate Gould, AttPro Risk Management attorney, as they discuss how to effectively and ethically market in a digital world. https://lnkd.in/dA3pXDv

Have you ever wondered, Do ethics rules foreclose use of ChatGPT? or Can I use the results of ChatGPT and court filings? Carolyn Elefant of myshingle.com answers some of these burning questions on ChatGPT, specifically as they apply to solo and small law firms. https://lnkd.in/gN2kaDwv

More than just malpractice insurance, we've got you covered. Now offered in most states, Cyber Liability and Breach Response Endorsement! Learn more on our website and speak with your agent about cyber coverages. https://lnkd.in/gKE3dHhT

Join Erica Grigg from Grigg Counseling and Michelle Fontenot from the Texas Lawyers Assistance Program for Sober Curious? Tools For Overcoming Substance Abuse on August 28th as they thoughtfully examine substance abuse, offer tools to help lawyers find the path to sobriety and wellness in this 60-minute webinar. https://lnkd.in/d9psEsFD