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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq., serves as Risk Manager at ALPS, a leading provider of insurance and risk management solutions for law firms. Since joining ALPS in 1998, Mark has worked with more than 1200 law firms nationwide, helping attorneys identify vulnerabilities, strengthen firm operations, and reduce professional liability risks. He has presented over 700 continuing legal education (CLE) seminars across the United States and written extensively on the topics of risk management, legal ethics, and cyber security. A trusted voice in the legal community, Mark is a member of the State Bar of Montana and the American Bar Association and holds a J.D. from Drake University Law School. His mission is to help attorneys build safer, more resilient practices in a rapidly evolving legal environment.

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ALPS In Brief Podcast – Episode 25: Avoiding Claims – 6 Practices Every Lawyer Should Implement

In this episode of the ALPS in Brief podcast, ALPS claims attorney Kobi Gibbs sits down with ALPS Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte to offer examples and advise on best practices to implement to avoid finding yourself dealing with claims. ALPS In...

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When The Client Wants Your File Too

You’ve given it your all and your client has been pleased with how the matter progressed. However, now that things are wrapping up, this client...

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Attorney wearing a red sweater writing a letter.

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Disengagement Letters Verses Letters of Closure - Two Sides of the Same Coin

Client relationships can end for any one of a number of reasons, to include a matter has been resolved, the client no longer wishes to proceed, or...

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Why Would A Small Law Firm Be An Attractive Target For A Cyber Criminal?

Regardless of size, any and every law firm is an attractive target for a cyber criminal. Think about it. Law firms serve clients of all shapes and...

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So What is Prior Acts Coverage?

Under a claims made and reported policy, an insured would have coverage for any covered malpractice misstep that occurs and is reported during a...

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When Facing a Malpractice Claim, Please Try Not To Make Things Worse Than They Already Are.

For over 27 years now, I have worked for an insurance company that insures lawyers for their malpractice. Trust me when I say I get it. There are...

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ALPS In Brief Podcast – Episode 23: Have You Talked to Nancy Yet?

At ALPS we talk a lot about what makes us different. We can say with confidence that it is because we recognize our people as our greatest asset....

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A Decision to Share Office Space Can Be a Great One, Except When It Isn’t.

Some attorneys prefer working in an office share setting. And look, I get it. The reasons for doing so can be compelling. There’s the savings on...

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Rethinking Your Backup Strategy in Light of Ransomware Threats

Ransomware is one of the most disruptive cyber threats facing solo and small‑firm lawyers. Should your network become infected, your data will be...

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Are women attorneys a better insurance risk?

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 21: Are Women Attorneys a Better Risk?

In this episode of the ALPS In Brief podcast, ALPS Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte sits down with ALPS Underwriting Manager Leah Gooley to dig a...

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ALPS In Brief Podcast – Episode 20: Can We Still Trust Photographic Evidence?

We may have reached, “a fairly critical point where traditional photographic evidence just isn’t as reliable as it used to be.” This according to...

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ALPS In Brief Podcast – Episode 19: A Conversation with Brian Cuban, Author of ‘The Addicted Lawyer’

Addiction, substance abuse and the resulting professional and personal fallout can destroy careers and lives. As another wonderful addition to our ...

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Why You Want to Avoid a Malpractice Insurance Coverage Gap

Legal malpractice insurance policies are claims-made and reported policies. This means coverage is afforded if a malpractice claim is made and...

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