Do Lawyers Need Malpractice Insurance for Pro Bono Work?
You agree to take on a pro bono matter for someone who can’t afford representation. The case seems straightforward, the client is grateful, and because no fee is being charged, the engagement feels more like a favor than an official case. The work moves forward, the representation ends, and you turn your attention back to […]
Termination Letter for Law Firms: What to Include to Reduce EPLI Risk
You’ve terminated an employee at your law firm, delivered the letter, and moved on. Months later, the former employee files a wrongful termination lawsuit against your firm. What seemed like routine paperwork is now part of a legal dispute. The termination letter will be reviewed by attorneys, insurers, and potentially a court. Every word will […]
How Professionalism Issues Turn Into Malpractice Claims
Many law firms assume malpractice claims start with clear legal mistakes. But in most cases, it starts much earlier: with poor communication, unclear expectations, or incomplete documentation. That is one reason the Florida Supreme Court’s recent update to professionalism expectations is worth paying attention to. On the surface, it sounds like an ethics or civility […]
8 Things Legal Malpractice Insurance May or May Not Cover
A law firm’s professional liability policy can be one of its most important safeguards. But it’s also one of the easiest policies to misunderstand. Many firms assume that if a problem is connected to a client matter, their malpractice insurance will step in. That can be true when the issue involves a covered claim for […]
Is Legal Malpractice Insurance Required In Florida?
If you’re licensed in Florida, or you’re adding Florida to your firm’s footprint, you’ve probably asked the same question every other attorney asks at some point: Is legal malpractice insurance required in Florida? No. Florida does not require attorneys to carry legal malpractice insurance. But Florida does require something that catches many lawyers off guard: […]
Examples of Attorney Conflict of Interest
For attorneys, conflicts of interest are not always dramatic or obvious. Some are easy to identify from the start, like being asked to represent both sides of the same dispute. Others are more subtle and develop through prior representations, personal relationships, business interests, or information learned before a matter is formally opened. That is part […]
How To Reduce Legal Malpractice Insurance Rates
Legal malpractice insurance premiums are not random. Carriers price risk based on concrete, measurable factors, including your practice profile, your claims history, and how consistently your firm prevents the most common sources of allegations. Those sources are usually not dramatic legal errors. They are missed deadlines, unclear scope, communication breakdowns, and file handling that leaves […]
How Reporting Legal Malpractice Claims ASAP Protects Your Coverage
A client relationship can deteriorate quickly. It might start with a pointed email about how a matter was handled or a demand for a fee refund. Sometimes it’s subtler: you discover an error that can be corrected, but you can’t yet tell whether it caused harm (or whether the client will see it that way). […]
CNA Program Changes: What the Shift to Old Republic Means for Law Firms
If your law firm is currently insured with CNA in Louisiana or Florida, your next renewal may involve a change you weren’t expecting. In Louisiana, that change affects renewals on or after January 1, 2026. In Florida, it begins with renewals starting May 1, 2026. The program administrator that was previously handling CNA policies has […]
Why Maintaining Your Retroactive (Prior Acts) Date Matters
One of the most important lines in a legal malpractice policy is often one that attorneys rarely think about: the retroactive date. For law firms carrying professional liability insurance, this date determines how far back your policy protects the work you’ve already done. Many firms assume that if they have an active malpractice policy today, […]
