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David Fratarcangelo, Claims Attorney: Jun 12, 2024
My old boss was fond of the saying, “Hanging a solo shingle right out of law school is almost per se malpractice.” Although it may not be that extreme, one would be wise to gain at least a general understanding of the practice of law before going it...
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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...
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Billy Belsom: May 15, 2024
Research has shown that lawyers are among the most sleep-deprived professionals. Most adults need seven or eight hours of sleep each night, at a...
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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...
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ALPS Team: May 7, 2024
“As men, it’s hard to imagine what it’s like to be the recipient of these behaviors,” said one participant in Women Lawyers On Guard’s (WLG) pilot...
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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...
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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...
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Stacey K. Smith, Esq. Director of Claims: Mar 20, 2024
We at ALPS have talked for many years about safeguards to implement to protect your firm (and your clients!) from a potential disaster. Although...
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Dena Stoddard: Mar 13, 2024
The Importance of Succession Planning for Lawyers Succession planning is a crucial aspect of the legal profession. As lawyers, we devote our careers...
