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8 Ways to Avoid Legal Malpractice Claims

8 Ways to Avoid Legal Malpractice Claims While legal malpractice claims may not be commonplace for lawyers, according to the American Bar Association attorneys in private practice have a 4-17% chance of being sued for malpractice each year. There is no iron-clad solution for preventing malpractice claims; however, there are several steps you can take to help prevent suits which can result in costly and time-consuming legal battles. 1. USE A CALENDAR SYSTEM AND MEET ALL DEADLINES Missing deadlines is the leading...

6 Ways OAMIC Has Your Back

6 Ways OAMIC Has Your Back At Oklahoma Attorneys Mutual Insurance Company, we are proud to be the only local provider of legal malpractice insurance in the state. Lawyers professional liability insurance is our core product, not just a side offering. By focusing on providing only insurance lines and products that were designed to protect lawyers, we have built a unique company managed by Oklahoma attorneys for the sole benefit of Oklahoma attorneys. This laser focus allows us to provide benefits that...

6 Areas of Practice with the Most Frequent Malpractice Lawsuits

6 Areas of Practice With the Most Frequent Malpractice Lawsuits Legal malpractice lawsuits can be costly for any law firm, but the potential cost of malpractice claims can vary significantly based upon the areas of law concerned. Some areas have a high frequency of lawsuits filed, while others have more severe costs of defense and settlement. Knowing where your area of practice stands in this regard is important when looking for suitable legal malpractice insurance. Analyzing recent trends in malpractice claims...

10 Questions to Ask When Looking for Legal Malpractice Insurance

10 Questions to Ask When Looking for Legal Malpractice Insurance Too often the purchase of insurance – sometimes even legal malpractice insurance – is treated like commodity shopping, weighted heavily on price. Many policyholders only read and research their coverage when faced with a claim, only to find they are unsure how their policy will work. But what should you evaluate when reviewing/comparing lawyers professional liability coverage? Let's go through the basics. 1. What should my limit of liability be? The limit of...