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So, You Want to Do Insurance Defense Work?

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If you are still reading this blog post after reading the title, then you have either done work for or are interested in doing work for an insurance company. After hiring an attorney to defend a legal malpractice claim, an ALPS Claims Attorney will send defense counsel an engagement letter with its billing guidelines.

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Estate Attorneys Beware: Real Examples from the ALPS Claims Files

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Often it means a very tricky path for attorneys which can lead to professional liability claims. By being aware of common pitfalls, hopefully you can avoid them and the associated malpractice claims. What does this mean for attorneys who assist in estate planning? Example B: Beware the scope of representation!