The ABA's study on legal malpractice claims reveals the five practice areas with the most claims are: plaintiff's personal injury, real estate, family law, estate, trusts and probate, and collection ...

"Regardless of whether a freelance attorney carries malpractice insurance, law firms are ultimately responsible for the work product," write Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen, founders of Montage Legal ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Professional liability insurance covers legal costs and settlements for service-related negligence. It's essential for advisors like lawyers and doctors, particularly with high risk of client claims.