The following is from the ABA Standing Committee on Lawyers’ Professional Liability’s Risk Management Resources page at http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/lpl/preventionlibrary.html

#1 – Missing Deadlines

#2 – Stress/Substance abuse

#3 – Poor client relations

#4 – Ineffective client screening

#5 – Inadequate research and investigation

#6 – Conflicts of interest/conflicts of matter

#7 – Inappropriate involvement in client interests

#8 – Lack of adequate documentation of work

#9 – Zealous efforts to collect legal fee

#10 – Unwillingness to believe in risk of being sued

In subsequent issues, the Bar News will provide pointers on how to avoid these problem areas.

To obtain a quote for lawyers’ professional liability insurance, contact Sue Morand at

NHBA Insurance Agency at 866-642-2292.

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