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Challenges and Opportunities for New Lawyers

David Nersessian and Maureen O'Rourke

These are challenging times to be a lawyer. They may even be transformational times. Recent upheavals in financial, industrial and real estate markets have many lawyers (and clients) not only cutting back, but also fundamentally re-thinking their business models and the ways in which legal services are provided. (Read More)

Malpractice Insurance for the Law Firm Professional

Jack Kukowski, USI Affinity (Read Jack's bio)

Why do insurance companies ask the questions they do? What is “underwriting”? And what does it have to do with paying my claim? I am a good lawyer, so why are my malpractice insurance premiums so high? This article attempts to answer some of these questions and to help you better understand your professional liability insurance needs as a solo or small firm practitioner. (Read More)