Most lawyers accept and understand that planning whether on individual files, or in respect of business sustainability, is a critical process in maintaining their legal practice. But fewer lawyers actually implement what they know about planning in their day to day work. The post Band Aid Planning reminds lawyers that action is required and that the time for planning is now, and provides some specific suggestions for how to get started. A more detailed approach is found in The Power of Planning. The Canadian Lawyers Insurance Association provides loss prevention information solely for the benefit of CLIA insured lawyers. The content and links provided in Loss Prevention eBytes are intended as resources to qualified lawyers who should exercise due care and their professional judgment in adapting or making use of any content.
The value of consistent use of checklists as a risk management tool for lawyers cannot be overstated, as set out in Loss Prevention Bulletin #230, Checklists for Lawyers. Checklists are useful not only during the course of a retainer but also when you are closing your files. If you’re not sure what you should include in your file closing checklist take a look at: The Canadian Lawyers Insurance Association provides loss prevention information solely for the benefit of CLIA insured lawyers. The content and links provided in Loss Prevention eBytes are intended as resources to qualified lawyers who should exercise due care and their professional judgment in adapting or making use of any content.
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