Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Avoiding Malpractice Claims

Friday!

HOL 382, 2-4pm

Reception to follow in FDR
Statistically, one in three attorneys practicing today will be the target of a legal malpractice claim. About half of malpractice claims are caused by administrative and
client relations errors, all of which can be avoided by instituting and following sound practice management procedures. This course will provide an overview of the most common causes of legal malpractice, the best risk management practices for avoiding claims and the relationship of various sections of Article 4 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar to the risk avoidance procedures. The course will conclude with an explanation of the unique characteristics of a lawyers professional liability policy.

Presenters:
William Loucks, Attorney, President & CEO
Scott Danahy, Attorney, Claims Specialist
Florida Lawyers Mutual Insurance Co.