Five Mistakes To Avoid When Facing A Legal Malpractice Claim

Legal malpractice claims are bad enough. Unfortunately, many attorneys respond in a way that makes them worse, transforming legal malpractice claims into litigation nightmares. A straightforward claim that might have been resolved early instead becomes expensive and complex, with significant exposure and high defense costs.

To prevent this from happening, attorneys should avoid these five common mistakes upon learning they are the subject of a legal malpractice claim.

Assuming a Claim Will Become a Lawsuit

Contrary to public perception, the filing and prosecution of a legal malpractice lawsuit is not easy. In contrast, the mere assertion of a legal malpractice claim requires little. The difference between a lawsuit and a claim is important.¹