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The Importance of Key-Man and Buy-Sell Insurance for Law Firms

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Running a law firm involves more than just managing cases and clients — it requires protecting the firm’s financial stability and ensuring its longevity. Two critical types of insurance that law firms should consider are Key-Man Insurance and Buy-Sell Insurance. These policies safeguard against unexpected disruptions caused by the loss or disability of a vital team member or partner, helping firms maintain continuity and […]

Policy Limit Demands: Could Leaving a Voicemail Lead to a Malpractice Claim?

A claimant’s policy limit demand may set an attorney up to fail in hopes of a larger payday. Small mistakes could constitute a rejection, which opens an attorney up to a malpractice claim.

Prior claims can help offer insight into what to do and what not to do. Here’s what to know about policy limit demands, the most common pitfalls to watch out for and the best practices to minimize risk when engaging with clients.

How a Call Can Turn into a Claim

Imagine you leave the office a bit early on the Friday before a holiday weekend. You return to find a certified letter from the counsel representing a personal injury claimant. Enclosed is a standard procedural demand for payment by your client’s insurer for their policy’s full limit of liability. […]