Program Details
2025-04-11 13:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-04-11 13:00:00
2h CLE Credits
Intermediate
2
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm ESTThis session examines recent patterns in legal malpractice claims, including high-severity practice areas like litigation and transactional work. We’ll explore common allegations, the rise in trust and estate claims, and the critical issue of unworthy clients who represent a significant source of claims.
Ronald C. Minkoff
Alejandro H. Cruz
Jordan P. Vick 1:20 pm - 1:40 pm ESTLearn why malpractice insurance is essential for mitigating unexpected losses and accessing carrier expertise. This session debunks the myth of ‘going bare’ and covers additional considerations including cyber and employment insurance.
Ronald C. MinkoffAlejandro H. CruzJordan P. Vick 1:40 pm - 2:00 pm ESTMaster the three essential elements of legal malpractice: negligence, proximate causation, and actual ascertainable damages. We’ll examine the standard of care, the role of expert testimony, and why proximate causation is called the ‘Mount Everest’ of malpractice claims.
Ronald C. MinkoffAlejandro H. CruzJordan P. Vick 2:10 pm - 2:30 pm ESTDiscover critical reporting requirements and the distinction between circumstances and claims when notifying your carrier. This session covers working with defense counsel, managing reports and budgets, and best practices for structuring tolling agreements.
Ronald C. MinkoffAlejandro H. CruzJordan P. Vick 2:30 pm - 2:50 pm ESTExplore how carriers serve as valuable resources during settlement negotiations and mediator selection. Learn about the strategic importance of mock trials and witness coaching, particularly for lawyer witnesses who may need help presenting effectively to skeptical juries.
Ronald C. MinkoffAlejandro H. CruzJordan P. Vick 2:50 pm - 3:10 pm ESTFocus on practical strategies for avoiding malpractice exposure, including maintaining competence and avoiding ‘dabbling’ outside your expertise. We’ll discuss the importance of clear scope of representation, robust conflict checking, and recognizing warning signs of problematic clients.
Ronald C. MinkoffAlejandro H. CruzJordan P. VickRonald C. Minkoff is a partner in the Litigation Group and Chair of the Professional Responsibility Group, recognized as one of New York State’s leading practitioners in attorney ethics and professional responsibility, representing attorneys in partnership agreements, discipline cases, legal fee disputes, and malpractice cases.
Alejandro Cruz is a Partner in Patterson Belknap’s Litigation department representing clients in complex commercial litigation, arbitrations, mediations, and investigations, with expertise in legal malpractice defense, antitrust matters, financial institution litigation, fine art disputes, and cybersecurity and privacy issues.
Jordan Vick is Senior Claims Counsel at ALAS, managing all aspects of members’ claims including assessing, reserving, and resolving claims against member firms under lawyer professional liability, employment liability, and management liability coverages.
Ronald C. Minkoff is a partner in the Litigation Group and Chair of the Professional Responsibility Group, recognized as one of New York State’s leading practitioners in attorney ethics and professional responsibility, representing attorneys in partnership agreements, discipline cases, legal fee disputes, and malpractice cases.
Alejandro Cruz is a Partner in Patterson Belknap’s Litigation department representing clients in complex commercial litigation, arbitrations, mediations, and investigations, with expertise in legal malpractice defense, antitrust matters, financial institution litigation, fine art disputes, and cybersecurity and privacy issues.
Jordan Vick is Senior Claims Counsel at ALAS, managing all aspects of members’ claims including assessing, reserving, and resolving claims against member firms under lawyer professional liability, employment liability, and management liability coverages.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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