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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.

Lawyer relaxing at desk

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Why You Never Want to Set the Comfort Trap

Picture of Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 5, 2024

My experience consulting over the years with thousands of attorneys who practice in firms of all shapes and sizes across the U.S. has taught me that the overwhelming majority of attorneys in practice are competent, well-intentioned professionals. To...

Solo and Small Firm Resources Law Practice Management
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Lawyer greeting a new client.

5 min read

How to Build and Maintain Effective Attorney-Client Relationships

Picture of Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 15, 2024

A number of years ago I had an interesting conversation with a lawyer who had missed a statute of limitations filing deadline on a significant...

Solo and Small Firm Resources Law Practice Management
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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 82: Build & Maintain A Strong Practice

Picture of Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 17, 2024

ALPS In Brief Podcast Law Practice Management How to Start a Law Firm
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Solo female attorney with her head down on a legal pad on her desk.

5 min read

5 Reasons Solo Firms Fail

Picture of Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 10, 2024

While law firms of all shapes and sizes can fail for any number of reasons, in my experience as a risk manager, there are a few reasons that solo law...

Solo and Small Firm Resources Law Practice Management
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Why You Should Never Minimize the Significance of Client Driven Indemnity Provisions

Picture of Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 2, 2024

I continue to get the occasional call from a lawyer wanting to know my thoughts about a new business opportunity. It’s a call that often starts out...

Law Practice Management
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Confused Lawyer

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How in the World Can You Not Know Who Your Client Is?

Picture of Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Feb 7, 2024

From time to time, I get involved in conversations with lawyers who have called in with a question or concern, and as we talk through the situation,...

Solo and Small Firm Resources Law Practice Management
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a retiring attorney passes the proverbial baton to their backup attorney who will succeed them.

14 min read

ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 78: Succession Planning & Selecting a Backup Attorney

Picture of Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jan 11, 2024

ALPS In Brief Podcast Solo and Small Firm Resources Law Practice Management Succession Planning
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A lawyer sits on the floor applying for malpractice insurance online

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Need to Know: Shopping for a Law Firm Malpractice Insurance Policy

Picture of Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jan 4, 2024

Here at ALPS, we do try our absolute best to make sure the application process is as seamless and convenient as possible. That said, if you have a...

Solo and Small Firm Resources Insurance for Law Firms How to Start a Law Firm
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In this episode of ALPS in Brief, our Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaigihte shares his 25 holiday risk tips to keep your law firm's cybersecurity happy and healthy as we roll into the new year!

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 77: 25 Holiday Risk Management Tips

Picture of Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 21, 2023

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Strong cybersecurity posture

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Why It's Imperative To Maintain A Strong Cybersecurity Posture

Picture of Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 13, 2023

My cyber security awareness training never stops; and even though much of it is self-inflicted I often feel like I’m still losing ground. In fact,...

Cybersecurity
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Why You Never Want to Get Lazy With Your Time Keeping

Picture of Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 6, 2023

This post is directed toward those of you who fail to accurately record your time on a consistent basis throughout the day, day after day. I know it...

Law Practice Management
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two donkeys are staring at you, likely making assumptions about your role as their attorney

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Lawyers: Don't Let Clients Make Assumptions About Your Role

Picture of Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 15, 2023

Solo and Small Firm Resources Law Practice Management
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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 75: What is the Corporate Transparency act...and More, image of woman lawyer with her hand out, toughing the screen

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 75: What is the Corporate Transparency Act

Picture of Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 2, 2023

A Brief Statement of Correction from Mark: “During this podcast I stated that under the Corporate Transparency Act, BOI reports were to be filed...

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