The recent recession contributed to a surge in legal malpractice claims. Feeling the pinch, financially strapped clients sought ways to recoup legal fees and litigation losses. The result was an uptick in claims against attorneys. Now that the economy has turned somewhat, one would expect to see a decline in legal malpractice claims. This is somewhat true according to a recent survey. While the overall number of claims has dropped, the severity of claims is on the rise. Also, the types of malpractice claims from …
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