Most malpractice claims involve a client suing their lawyer, but that’s not always the case. Nontraditional legal malpractice claims can also go far beyond the usual allegations of a missed statute of limitations deadline, failure to correctly interpret the law or breach of contract.

Other risks exist that can put your future in jeopardy, particularly because many attorneys will look at a nontraditional allegation as lacking standing to file. It’s important to take the following nontraditional legal malpractice risks seriously, avoiding the situation where possible and responding quickly when faced with a potential claim.

1. Attorney-Client Adjacent Risk

It’s common for there to be a number of individuals in the same environment as the attorney and their client. Examples include the client’s family, friends, business partners, employees and more. Such individuals may […]