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The Economic Downturn and its Effect on Claims Against Attorneys

A declining economy impacts more than just individual and corporate financial interests; in fact, professionals in every field have to adjust to working in an entirely new economic landscape that affects every aspect of their business. Unfortunately, the risk to …

Real Estate Matters Top List of Legal Malpractice Claims: Survey

For the first time since the American Bar Association began conducting surveys of legal malpractice insurance claims beginning in 1985, insurers reported a higher percentage of claims involving real estate than any other area of law. Real estate, personal injury-plaintiff …