Friday!

Avoiding Malpractice Claims
HOL 382, 2-4pm
No Cost.
Reception to follow in FDR

All JD/LLM students, recent graduates and alums are welcome! This is a great opportunity to get important information, meet other practicing attorneys and network!

Did you know that statistically, one in three attorneys practicing today will be the target of a legal malpractice claim. About half of malpractice claims are caused by administrative andclient relations errors, all of which can be avoided by instituting and following sound practice management procedures. This course will provide an overview of the most common causes of legal malpractice, the best risk management practices for avoiding claims and the relationship of various sections of Article 4 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar to the risk avoidance procedures. The course will conclude with an explanation of the unique characteristics of a lawyers professional liability policy.

Presenters:

William Loucks, Attorney, President & CEOScott Danahy, Attorney, Claims SpecialistFlorida Lawyers Mutual Insurance Co.