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Insurance,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Apr. 8, 2016

Following legal malpractice trends helps to manage risk

One factor that influences best practices for claim avoidance or risk reduction comes from the data surrounding legal malpractice claims filed in court.

J. Randolph Evans

Partner
Dentons US LLP

303 Peachtree St NE #5300
Atlanta , Georgia 30308

Phone: (404) 527-8330

Email: randy.evans@dentons.com

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Shari L. Klevens

Partner
Dentons US LLP

Phone: (202) 496-7500

Email: shari.klevens@dentons.com

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Reviewing rules of professional conduct and advisory opinions is a good way for attorneys to ensure that they maintain an ethical practice. There are also steps that attorneys can take or best practices to follow to reduce their risk of legal malpractice claims. One factor that influences best practices for claim avoidance or risk reduction comes from the data surrounding legal malpractice claims filed in court. The most recent data from the ABA covers years 2008 through 2011, and was rele...

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