Avoiding Ethical Violations and Malpractice Suits (Update)

In this course, ethics expert and legal malpractice attorney Daniel Abrams shares his views on how lawyers can protect themselves and minimize their chances of being sued for malpractice or being subject to other ethical headaches. Here, Mr. Abrams covers the primary reasons why lawyers are sued, what plaintiffs’ legal malpractice lawyers are looking for in a lawsuit, the primary stages of a representation where lawyers get into trouble, and practical steps an attorney can take to minimize risk. This course is applicable to attorneys in all practice areas.   

Learning Objectives: 

I.   Identify what plaintiffs’ attorneys look for in a potential malpractice case

II.  Spot and avoid clients who are more trouble than they are worth

III. Understand how to decline representation within the parameters of the Ethics rules

IV. Use legal bills to strengthen the attorney-client relationship 

V.  Gain insight and miscellaneous tips to minimize risk